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No one is made secure by wickedness,
    but the roots of the righteous will never be moved.

A capable wife is a crown for her husband,
    but a shameful one is like rot in his bones.

The plans of the righteous are just,
    but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.

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No one can be established through wickedness,
    but the righteous cannot be uprooted.(A)

A wife of noble character(B) is her husband’s crown,
    but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.(C)

The plans of the righteous are just,
    but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

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