24. That which wicked people dread happens to them,but ⌊the Lord⌋ grants the desire of righteous people.
25. When the storm has passed, the wicked person has vanished,but the righteous person has an everlasting foundation.
26. Like vinegar to the teeth,like smoke to the eyes,so is the lazy person to those who send him ⌊on a mission⌋.
27. The fear of the Lord lengthens ⌊the number of⌋ days,but the years of wicked people are shortened.
28. The hope of righteous people ⌊leads to⌋ joy,but the eager waiting of wicked people comes to nothing.
29. The way of the Lord is a fortress for an innocent personbut a ruin to those who are troublemakers.
30. A righteous person will never be moved,but wicked people will not continue to live in the land.
31. The mouth of a righteous person increases wisdom,but a devious tongue will be cut off.
32. The lips of a righteous person announce good will,but the mouths of wicked people are devious.