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The righteous is rescued from trouble.
Instead it comes on the wicked.
With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10 When the righteous do well, a city rejoices.
When the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

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The righteous person is rescued from trouble,
    and it falls on the wicked instead.(A)

With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
    but through knowledge the righteous escape.(B)

10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;(C)
    when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.(D)

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