For the Lord loveth justice, and never forsaketh his pious servants: they are for ever preserved; but the seed of the wicked will be cut off.

(34:16) The eyes of the Lord are directed unto the righteous, and his ears unto their cry.

With all my heart have I sought thee: oh let me not wander astray from thy commandments.

BOOK FIRST: Happy is the man who walketh not in the council of the wicked, and standeth not in the way of sinners, and sitteth not in the seat of scorners;

Treasures of wickedness will not profit aught; but righteousness will deliver from death.

Every way of a man is straight in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the hearts.

To exercise righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Surely unto eternity shall he not be moved: in everlasting remembrance shall the righteous be held.

He that pursueth righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

The wicked practiseth a work of falsehood; but he that soweth righteousness obtaineth the reward of truth.

It is a snare to a man to sanctify things hastily, and to make inquiry only after having made vows.