27 Turn away from evil, do what is good,

and settle permanently.u

28 For the Lord loves justice

and will not abandon his faithful ones.v

They are kept safe forever,

but the children of the wicked will be destroyed.w

29 The righteous will inherit the land

and dwell in it permanently.x

30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;

his tongue speaks what is just.y

31 The instruction of his God is in his heart;

his steps do not falter.z