⁹ 
The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out.

¹⁴ 
The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
¹⁵ 
Good understanding wins favor [from others],
But the way of the unfaithful is hard [like barren, dry soil].

²¹ 
Adversity pursues sinners,
But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.