4Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.