27 (A)The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
    (B)but the years of the wicked will be short.
28 (C)The hope of the righteous brings joy,
    (D)but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
29 (E)The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless,
    but destruction to evildoers.

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