16For an upright man, after falling seven times, will get up again: but trouble is the downfall of the evil.
17Do not be glad at the fall of your hater, and let not your heart have joy at his downfall:
18For fear that the Lord may see it, and it may be evil in his eyes, and his wrath may be turned away from him.
19Do not be troubled because of evil-doers, or have envy of sinners:
20For there will be no future for the evil man; the light of sinners will be put out.
21My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:
22For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?
23These are more sayings of the wise: To have respect for a person's position when judging is not good.
24He who says to the evil-doer, You are upright, will be cursed by peoples and hated by nations.
25But those who say sharp words to him will have delight, and a blessing of good will come on them.