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19 Whoever is steadfast in righteousness finds life,
    but the one who pursues evil is on the road to death.
20 Those with perverse hearts are abhorrent to the Lord,
    but those whose ways are blameless are dear to him.
21 You need have no fear that the wicked will not be punished,
    but those who are righteous will escape harm.

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19 Truly the righteous attain life,(A)
    but whoever pursues evil finds death.(B)

20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,(C)
    but he delights(D) in those whose ways are blameless.(E)

21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
    but those who are righteous will go free.(F)

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