¹⁷ Those who are kind benefit themselves,
    but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

¹⁸ A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
    but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.^(A)

¹⁹ Truly the righteous attain life,^(B)
    but whoever pursues evil finds death.^(C)

³ A person’s own folly^(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.^(B)