20. for the evil person has no future, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.
21. My son, fear Adonai and the king, and do not associate with rebels.
22. For their destruction will arise suddenly, and who knows the ruin both Adonai and the king can bring?
23. These sayings are also from the wise: Partiality in judgment is not good.
24. Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent,” people curse him and nations revile him.
25. But for those who convict the guilty there will be delight— good blessing will come upon them.