^{18 Ref} The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.

^{19 Ref} They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

^{20 Ref} But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

^{21 Ref} The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

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

^{23 Ref} The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

^{24 Ref} Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.