25 When the whirlwind passes by, ^athe wicked is no more,
But ^bthe righteous has an everlasting foundation. ‡

26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy man to those who send him.

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. ‡