28The prospect of the righteous is joy,

but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

29The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous,

but it is the ruin of those who do evil.

30The righteous will never be uprooted,

but the wicked will not remain in the land.

31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,

but a perverse tongue will be cut out.

32The lips of the righteous know what is fitting,

but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.