22. The blessing of the Lord causes riches. Affliction will not be a companion to them.
23. The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man.
24. What the impious fear will overwhelm them. The just shall be given their desire.
25. Like a passing tempest, so the impious one will be no more. But the just one is like an everlasting foundation.
26. Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him.
27. The fear of the Lord adds days. And the years of the impious will be shortened.
28. The expectation of the just is rejoicing. But the hope of the impious will perish.