14. The wicked have drawn out the swordand have bent their bow,to cast down the poor and needy,and to slay those on the upright path.
15. Their sword will enter into their own heart,and their bows will be broken.
16. Better is a little that the righteous hasthan the abundance of many wicked.
17. For the arms of the wicked will be broken,but the Lord supports the righteous.
18. The Lord knows the days of people of integrity,and their inheritance will be forever.
19. They will not be ashamed in the evil time,and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
20. But the wicked will perish,and the enemies of the Lord will be like the glory of pastures;they will waste away, in smoke they will waste away.
21. The wicked borrows and does not repay,but the righteous is gracious and gives.
22. For those who are blessed of Him will inherit the earth,but those who are cursed of Him will be cut off.
23. The steps of a man are made firm by the Lord;He delights in his way.
24. Though he falls, he will not be hurled down,for the Lord supports him with His hand.
25. I have been young, and now am old;yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken,nor their offspring begging bread.
26. The righteous are gracious and lend,and their offspring are a source of blessing.
27. Depart from evil and do good,and abide forevermore.