20  Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,

but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

21  ^xDisaster¹ pursues sinners,

^ybut the righteous are rewarded with good.

22  ^zA good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,

but ^athe sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.

23  The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food,

but it is swept away through ^binjustice.