28 The hope of the righteous will be gladness,
But the ^aexpectation of the wicked will perish. ‡

29 The way of the Lord is strength for the upright,
But ^adestruction will come to the workers of iniquity. ‡

31 ^aThe mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
But the perverse tongue will be cut out. ‡

32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.