21. Sinful people borrow and don't pay back. But those who are godly give freely to others.
22. The Lord will give the land to those he blesses. But he will cut off those he puts a curse on.
23. If the Lord is pleased with the way a man lives, he makes his steps secure.
24. Even if the man trips, he won't fall. The Lord's hand takes good care of him.
25. I once was young, and now I'm old. But I've never seen godly people deserted. I've never seen their children begging for bread.
26. The godly are always giving and lending freely. Their children will be blessed.
27. Turn away from evil and do good. Then you will live in the land forever.