The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
in his place, the wicked one goes in.(A)

With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

10 When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices;(B)
when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.(C)

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