18. Every day the Lord watches over those who are without blame. What he has given them will last forever.
19. When trouble comes to them, they will have what they need. When there is little food in the land, they will still have plenty.
20. But sinful people will die. The Lord's enemies will be like flowers in the field. They will disappear like smoke.
21. Sinful people borrow and don't pay back. But those who are godly give freely to others.
22. The Lord will give the land to those he blesses. But he will cut off those he puts a curse on.
23. If the Lord is pleased with the way a man lives, he makes his steps secure.
24. Even if the man trips, he won't fall. The Lord's hand takes good care of him.
25. I once was young, and now I'm old. But I've never seen godly people deserted. I've never seen their children begging for bread.