The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the reputation of the wicked will rot.

The reward which the righteous receive is life; the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment.

The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled.

The righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked turns up in his stead.

The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand.

The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.

The righteous person behaves in integrity; blessed are his children after him.

The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright.

So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

The Lord satisfies the appetite of the righteous, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.

The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.

What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.