²⁷ The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.^(A)

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,^(B)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.^(C)

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.^(D)