> [!Scripture] > **21 The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. > 22 For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be cut off. > 23 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. > 24 When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, Because the LORD is the One who holds his hand. > 25 I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging bread. > 26 All day long he is gracious and lends, And his descendants are a blessing. > 27 Depart from evil and do good, So you will abide forever. > 28 For the LORD loves justice And does not forsake His godly ones; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked will be cut off. > 29 The righteous will inherit the land And dwell in it forever. > 30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice. > 31 The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip. > 32 The wicked spies upon the righteous And seeks to kill him. > 33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand Or let him be condemned when he is judged.**