No one is made secure by wickedness, but a righteous root will not be moved.
He will not become rich, and his wealth will not endure, nor will his possessions spread over the land.
who lends his money without usury, and takes no bribe against the innocent. One who does these things will never be shaken.
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the foundation of the righteous is everlasting.
The righteousness of the blameless man makes his way straight, but the wicked man is brought down by his wickedness.
The wicked covets the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
No one has authority over the wind to restrain it, nor authority over the day of death. As no one is discharged during a battle, so wickedness cannot rescue its master.
so that Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
rooted and built up in Him and established in your faith just as you were taught, overflowing with thankfulness.
Blessed be your discernment, and may you be blessed for keeping me this day from shedding blood, from avenging myself with my own hand.