21. The wicked people borrow but don’t pay back.But those who do right give freely to others.
22. Those people the Lord blesses will inherit the land.But those he curses will be sent away.
23. When a man’s steps follow the Lord,God is pleased with his ways.
24. If he stumbles, he will not fall,because the Lord holds his hand.
25. I was young, and now I am old.But I have never seen the Lord leave good people helpless.I have never seen their children begging for food.
26. Good people always lend freely to others.And their children are a blessing.
27. Stop doing evil and do good.Then you will live forever.
28. The Lord loves justice.He will not leave those who worship him.He will always protect them.But the children of the wicked will die.
29. Good people will inherit the land.They will live in it forever.
30. A good person speaks with wisdom.He says what is fair.
31. The teachings of his God are in his heart.He does not fail to keep them.