24The ungodly is engulphed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.
25When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; but the righteous turns aside and escapes for ever.
26As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.
27The fear of the Lord adds length of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.
28Joy rests long with the righteous: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.