I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil.

They reached up to the sky, then dropped into the depths. The sailors’ strength left them because the danger was so great.

They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.

He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.

I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.

The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.

for they are eager to inflict harm, and they hasten to shed blood.

But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.

Do not turn to the right or to the left; turn yourself away from evil.

I almost came to complete ruin in the midst of the whole congregation!”

he plots evil with perverse thoughts in his heart, he spreads contention at all times.

a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,

The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.

Be assured that the evil person will certainly be punished, but the descendants of the righteous will not suffer unjust judgment.

The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil – it will come to him.

The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.

The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity.