17. The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
18. The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
19. He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.
20. The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord, But the blameless in their walk are His delight.
21. Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be delivered.