²³Our steps^* are made firm by the Lord,
   when he delights in our^* way;
²⁴though we stumble,^* we^* shall not fall headlong,
   for the Lord holds us^* by the hand.

²⁵I have been young, and now am old,
   yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken
   or their children begging bread.
²⁶They are ever giving liberally and lending,
   and their children become a blessing.

²⁷Depart from evil, and do good;
   so you shall abide for ever.
²⁸For the Lord loves justice;
   he will not forsake his faithful ones.

The righteous shall be kept safe for ever,
   but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.
²⁹The righteous shall inherit the land,
   and live in it for ever.

³⁰The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom,
   and their tongues speak justice.
³¹The law of their God is in their hearts;
   their steps do not slip.