Proverbs 10:24-32 - Righteous People Contrasted To Wicked People

24 The dread of the wicked will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness, but [the] righteous have a foundation forever.

26 Like vinegar to the tooth and like smoke to the eyes, thus [is] the lazy to one who employs him.

27 The fear of Yahweh adds life, but the years of the wicked are shortened.

28 The hope of the righteous [is] gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.

29 A stronghold for the upright is the way of Yahweh, but ruin [belongs] to {evildoers}.

30 The righteous one is forever; he will not be removed. But the wicked will not remain in the land.

31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a tongue of perversity will be cut off.

32 The lips of the righteous know [the] acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, the perverse.