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21 Curses chase sinners, while blessings chase the righteous!

22 When a good man dies, he leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren; but when a sinner dies, his wealth is stored up for the godly.

23 A poor man’s farm may have good soil, but injustice robs him of its riches.

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21 Trouble pursues the sinner,(A)
    but the righteous(B) are rewarded with good things.(C)

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(D)

23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

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