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 The wicked borrow and do not repay, * but the righteous are generous in giving.

Those who are blessed by God shall possess the land, * but those who are cursed by him shall be destroyed.

Our steps are directed by the ; * he strengthens those in whose way he delights.

If they stumble, they shall not fall headlong, * for the holds them by the hand.

I have been young and now I am old, * but never have I seen the righteous forsaken, or their children begging bread.

The righteous are always generous in their lending, * and their children shall be a blessing.

Turn from evil, and do good, * and dwell in the land for ever.

For the loves justice; * he does not forsake his faithful ones.

They shall be kept safe for ever, * but the offspring of the wicked shall be destroyed.

The righteous shall possess the land * and dwell in it for ever.

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, * and their tongue speaks what is right.

The law of their God is in their heart, * and their footsteps shall not falter.

The wicked spy on the righteous * and seek occasion to kill them.