24. Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him.
25. I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.
26. All day long they are merciful and deal graciously; they lend, and their offspring are blessed.
27. Depart from evil and do good; and you will dwell forever [securely].
28. For the Lord delights in justice and forsakes not His saints; they are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked [in time] shall be cut off.
29. [Then] the [consistently] righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever.
30. The mouth of the [uncompromisingly] righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks with justice.
31. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.