12. The wicked person schemes against the righteousand gnashes his teeth at him.
13. The Lord laughs at him because He sees that his day is coming.
14. The wicked have drawn the sword and strung the bowto bring down the afflicted and needyand to slaughter those whose way is upright.
15. Their swords will enter their own hearts,and their bows will be broken.
16. The little that the righteous man has is betterthan the abundance of many wicked people.
17. For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord supports the righteous.
18. The Lord watches over the blameless all their days,and their inheritance will last forever.