^{18 Ref} Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.

^{19 Ref} They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

^{20 Ref} But the wicked shall perish, And the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: They shall consume; In smoke shall they consume away.

^{21 Ref} The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

^{22 Ref} For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.

^{23 Ref} A man's goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.

^{24 Ref} Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.