22The wicked borrow and do not repay, *
but the righteous are generous in giving.
23Those who are blessed by God shall possess the land, *
but those who are cursed by him shall be destroyed.
24Our steps are directed by the Lord; *
he strengthens those in whose way he delights.
25If they stumble, they shall not fall headlong, *
for the Lord holds them by the hand.
26I have been young and now I am old, *
but never have I seen the righteous forsaken,
or their children begging bread.
27The righteous are always generous in their lending, *
and their children shall be a blessing.
28Turn from evil, and do good, *
and dwell in the land for ever.
29For the Lord loves justice; *
he does not forsake his faithful ones.
30They shall be kept safe for ever, *
but the offspring of the wicked shall be destroyed.
31The righteous shall possess the land *
and dwell in it for ever.
32The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, *
and their tongue speaks what is right.
33The law of their God is in their heart, *
and their footsteps shall not falter.
34The wicked spy on the righteous *
and seek occasion to kill them.
