10 The one who leads the upright into an evil way
will fall into his own pit,(A)
but the blameless will inherit what is good.(B)

11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.

12 When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing,[a]
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 28:12 Lit glory

10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path
    will fall into their own trap,(A)
    but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.

11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
    one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;(B)
    but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.(C)

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