Justice Towards One’s Neighbor Brings Blessing
21 My son, do not let these slip from your sight: hold to deliberation and planning;
22 So will they be life to your soul, and an adornment for your neck.
23 Then you may go your way securely; your foot will never stumble;
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid, when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, of the ruin of the wicked when it comes;
26 For the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from the snare,
27 Do not withhold any goods from the owner when it is in your power to act.
28 Say not to your neighbor, “Go, come back tomorrow, and I will give it to you,” when all the while you have it.
29 Do not plot evil against your neighbors, when they live at peace with you.
30 Do not contend with someone without cause, with one who has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy the violent and choose none of their ways:
32 To the LORD the devious are an abomination, but the upright are close to him.
33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but the dwelling of the just he blesses;
34 Those who scoff, he scoffs at, but the lowly he favors.
35 The wise will possess glory, but fools will bear shame.