27 One who diligently seeks good seeks favor,
But (A)one who seeks evil, evil will come to him.
28 One who (B)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (C)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
29 One who (D)troubles his own house will (E)inherit wind,
And (F)the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted.

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27 Whoever seeks good finds favor,
    but evil comes to one who searches for it.(A)

28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(B)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(C)

29 Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.(D)

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