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23 It is like a sport for a fool to do wrong,
    wisdom for a person of understanding.
24 The dread of the wicked will come upon him,
    but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness,
    but the righteous have a foundation forever.

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23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(A)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

24 What the wicked dread(B) will overtake them;(C)
    what the righteous desire will be granted.(D)

25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
    but the righteous stand firm(E) forever.(F)

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