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19 Surely right living leads to life.
    But whoever runs after evil finds death.

20 The Lord hates those whose hearts are twisted.
    But he is pleased with those who live without blame.

21 You can be sure that sinners will be punished.
    And you can also be sure that godly people will go free.

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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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