Proverbs 10:24-32 in English

²⁴ The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.

²⁴ The ungodly is engulphed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.

²⁵ When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; but the righteous turns aside and escapes for ever.

²⁶ As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord adds length of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.

²⁸ Joy rests long with the righteous: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

²⁹ The fear of the Lord is a strong hold of the saints: but ruin comes to them that work wickedness.

³⁰ The righteous shall never fail: but the ungodly shall not dwell in the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous drops wisdom: but the tongue of the unjust shall perish.

³² The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.

²⁴ The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

²⁴ The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

²⁴ The ungodly is engulfed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.

²⁵ When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; but the righteous turns aside and escapes for ever.

²⁶ As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord adds length of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.

²⁸ Joy rests long with the righteous: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

²⁹ The fear of the Lord is a strong hold of the saints: but ruin comes to them that work wickedness.

³⁰ The righteous shall never fail: but the ungodly shall not dwell in the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous drops wisdom: but the tongue of the unjust shall perish.

³² The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.

²⁴ The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: and the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is a strong hold to the upright; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

²⁴ Righteous people will get the good things that they want/desire, but what wicked people are afraid of is what will happen to them.

²⁵ When storms come, the wicked will ◄be blown away/never be safe►, but righteous people will be safe forever.

²⁶ We do not like a lazy person who refuses to do the job that he is given to do, just like we do not like vinegar in our mouths or smoke in our eyes.

²⁷ If you revere Yahweh, you will live for a long time; but wicked people die before they become old.

²⁸ Righteous people confidently expect that good things will happen to them, and that causes them to be happy/joyful; but when wicked people confidently expect something good to happen, it does not happen.

²⁹ Yahweh protects MET those who live righteously, but he destroys those who do what is evil.

³⁰ Righteous people will always be secure LIT, but wicked people will be removed from their land (OR, from this earth).

³¹ Righteous people MTY say things that are wise, but God will shut the mouths of people MTY who say what is not true.

³² Righteous people MTY know what to say that is acceptable, but wicked people MTY are constantly saying things that are not true.

²⁴ The ungodly is engulfed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.

²⁵ When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; but the righteous turns aside and escapes for ever.

²⁶ As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord adds length of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.

²⁸ Joy rests long with the righteous: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

²⁹ The fear of the Lord is a strong hold of the saints: but ruin comes to them that work wickedness.

³⁰ The righteous shall never fail: but the ungodly shall not dwell in the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous drops wisdom: but the tongue of the unjust shall perish.

³² The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.

²⁴ What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹ The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

²⁴ What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹ The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

²⁴ What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

²⁴ The thing feared by the evil-doer will come to him, but the upright man will get his desire.

²⁵ When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever.

²⁶ Like acid drink to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes, so is the hater of work to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.

²⁸ The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow.

²⁹ The way of the Lord is a strong tower for the upright man, but destruction to the workers of evil.

³⁰ The upright man will never be moved, but evil-doers will not have a safe resting-place in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.

²⁴ The fear of a wicked man, it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect man, but destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous man shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.

³¹ The mouth of a righteous man putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

³² The lips of a righteous man know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.

²⁴ That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given.

²⁵ As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The expectation of the just is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil.

³⁰ The just shall never be moved: but the wicked shall not dwell on the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom: the tongue of the perverse shall perish.

³² The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things.

²⁴ What the wicked fear will happen to them, while what good people hope for will be granted.

²⁵ When the storm hits, the wicked are no more, but the good are safe and secure forever.

²⁶ In the same way vinegar irritates the teeth and smoke irritates the eyes, lazy people irritate their employers.

²⁷ Honoring the Lord makes your life longer, but the years the wicked live will be cut short.

²⁸ Good people look forward to happiness, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

²⁹ The way of the Lord protects those who do right, but he destroys those who do evil.

³⁰ The good will never be removed from the land, but the wicked will not remain there.

³¹ What good people say produces wisdom, but liars will have their tongues cut out.

³² Good people know the right thing to say, but the wicked always lie.

²⁴ That which the wicked feareth, shall come vpon him: but God wil graunt the desire of the righteous.

²⁵ As the whirlewinde passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is as an euerlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vineger is to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slouthful to them that send him.

²⁷ The feare of the Lord increaseth the dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe diminished.

²⁸ The patient abiding of the righteous shall be gladnesse: but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of the Lord is strength to the vpright man: but feare shall be for the workers of iniquitie.

³⁰ The righteous shall neuer be remooued: but the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the iust shall be fruitfull in wisdome: but the tongue of the froward shall be cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous knowe what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh froward things.

²⁴ The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; and the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous is gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous buddeth with wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is all frowardness.

²⁴ The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be removed: But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: But the froward tongue shall be cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

²⁴ What the wicked dreadeth, that will come upon him: but the longing of the righteous will God grant.

²⁵ As the whirlwind passeth by, the wicked is no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar is to the teeth, and as smoke is to the eyes: so is the sluggard to those that send him.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord increaseth man's days; but the years of the wicked will be shortened.

²⁸ The expectation of the righteous is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright; but terror is destined to the workers of injustice.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be removed; but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the just uttereth wisdom; but the tongue of perverseness shall be cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous know how to obtain favor; but the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.

²⁴ The ungodly is engulfed in destruction; But the desire of the righteous is acceptable.

²⁵ When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; But the righteous turns aside and escapes forever.

²⁶ As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, So iniquity hurts those that practice it.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord adds length of days: But the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.

²⁸ Joy rests long with the righteous: But the hope of the ungodly shall perish.

²⁹ The fear of the Lord is a stronghold of the saints: But ruin comes to them that work wickedness.

³⁰ The righteous shall never fail: But the ungodly shall not dwell in the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous drops wisdom: But the tongue of the unjust shall perish.

³² The lips of just men drop grace: But the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.

²⁴ The fear of the wicked shall come upon him; But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passeth by, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongeth life; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: But the expectation of the wicked shall come to nothing.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, But destruction for those who do iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be moved; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous man yieldeth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.

²⁴ What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the upright will be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the upright stand firm forever.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of Adonai prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The prospect of the upright is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹ The way of Adonai is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The upright will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the upright produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the upright know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

²⁴ The fear of the wicked person will overtake him, but the desire of righteous people will be granted.

²⁵ The wicked are like the storm that passes by, and they are no more, but the righteous person is a foundation that lasts forever.

²⁶ Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.

²⁸ The hope of righteous people is their joy, but the years of wicked people will be short.

²⁹ The way of Yahweh protects those who have integrity, but it is destruction for the wicked.

³⁰ The righteous person will never be overthrown, but the wicked will not remain in the land.

³¹ Out of the mouth of the righteous person comes the fruit of wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous person know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, they know what is perverse.

²⁴ What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹ The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

²⁴ What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

²⁴ The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵ As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more : but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

²⁴ What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

²⁴ What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷ The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹ The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

²⁴ That that a wicked man dreadeth, shall come up on him; the desire of just or rightwise men shall be given to them.

²⁵ As a tempest passing, a wicked man shall not be; but a just or rightwise man shall be as an ever-lasting foundament.

²⁶ As vinegar annoyeth the teeth, and smoke the eyes; so a slow man annoyeth them that sent him in the way.

²⁷ The dread of the Lord increaseth days; and the years of wicked men shall be made short.

²⁸ Abiding of just or rightwise men is gladness; but the hope of wicked men shall perish.

²⁹ The strength of a simple man is the way of the Lord; and dread to them that work evil.

³⁰ A just or rightwise man shall not be moved without end; but wicked men shall not dwell on the earth.

³¹ The mouth of a just or rightwise man shall bring forth wisdom; the tongue of shrews shall perish.

³² The lips of a just or rightwise man behold pleasant things; and the mouth of wicked men beholdeth wayward or perverted things.

²⁴ That that a wicked man dreadeth, shall come up on him; the desire of just men shall be given to them. (That which the wicked fear, shall come upon them; and the desire of the righteous shall be given to them.)

²⁵ As a tempest passing, a wicked man shall not be; but a just man shall be as an everlasting foundament. (Like a tempest passing by, a wicked person shall soon not be; but the foundations of the righteous be everlasting.)

²⁶ As vinegar harmeth the teeth, and smoke harmeth the eyes; so a slow man harmeth them that sent him in the way. (Like vinegar harmeth the teeth, and smoke harmeth the eyes; so a lazy man harmeth those who sent him on the way.)

²⁷ The dread of the Lord increaseth days; and the years of wicked men shall be made short. (The fear of the Lord or Reverence for the Lord increaseth days; and the years of the wicked shall be made short.)

²⁸ Abiding of just men is gladness; but the hope of wicked men shall perish. (Hopeful waiting by the righteous shall lead to gladness; but all the hopes of the wicked shall perish.)

²⁹ The strength of a simple man is the way of the Lord; and dread to them that work evil. (The way of the Lord giveth strength to an honest person; but fear to those who work evil.)

³⁰ A just man shall not be moved into without end; but wicked men shall not dwell on the earth. (The righteous shall not be moved forever; but the wicked shall not remain on the earth, or in the land.)

³¹ The mouth of a just man shall bring forth wisdom; the tongue of shrews shall perish. (The mouths of the righteous shall bring forth wisdom; and the tongues of the depraved shall be stopped.)

³² The lips of a just man behold pleasant things; and the mouth of wicked men beholdeth wayward things. (The lips of the righteous always know what is kind, or pleasant, to say; but the mouths of the wicked speak forth only hurtful things.)

²⁴ The feared thing of the wicked it meeteth him, And the desire of the righteous is given.

²⁵ As the passing by of a hurricane, So the wicked is not, And the righteous is a foundation age-during.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So is the slothful to those sending him.

²⁷ The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.

²⁸ The hope of the righteous is joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth.

²⁹ The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect, And ruin to workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous to the age is not moved, And the wicked inhabit not the earth.

³¹ The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And the tongue of frowardness is cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!