Proverbs often compares the lifestyles of the wicked and the righteous, and makes a strong case for living by God’s pattern. The advantages of righteous living and the disadvantages of wicked living are pointed out. The kind of person we decide to be will affect every area of our lives.
Righteous: Hopeful
Wicked: Fearful
Righteous: Concerned about the welfare of God’s creation
Wicked: Even their kindness is cruel
Righteous: Understand justice
Wicked: Don’t understand justice
Righteous: Showered with blessings
Wicked: Covered with violence
Wicked: Plot evil
Righteous: Proceed with care
Wicked: Put up a bold front
Righteous: Persevere against evil
Wicked: Brought down by calamity
Righteous: Seek out the honest
Wicked: Hate the honest
Righteous: Are respected
Wicked: Headed for destruction
Wicked: Lead others into sin
Righteous: Walk a straight road
Wicked: Walk a crooked road
Righteous: Are not to desire the company of godless people
Wicked: Plot violence
Righteous: Others are glad when they succeed
Wicked: Others hide when they rise to power
Righteous: Care for the poor
Wicked: Unconcerned about the poor
Righteous: Despise the unjust
Wicked: Despise the godly
Righteous: Stand firm
Wicked: Swept away
Righteous: Rescued by godliness
Wicked: Trapped by evil ambitions
Righteous: No real harm befalls them
Wicked: Constant trouble befalls them
Righteous: Income results in treasure
Wicked: Income results in trouble
Righteous: Avoid evil
Wicked: Will not prosper
Righteous: Are bold as lions
Wicked: Are fearful constantly
Righteous: Will be rescued
Wicked: Will be suddenly destroyed
Righteous: Walk safely
Wicked: Will slip and fall
Righteous: Chased by blessings
Wicked: Chased by trouble
Righteous: God protects them
Wicked: God destroys them
Righteous: Evil people will bow to them
Wicked: Will bow to the righteous
Wicked: Will be punished for rebellion
Righteous: Never disturbed
Wicked: Removed from the land
Righteous: Reward will last
Wicked: Reward will not last
Righteous: Find life
Wicked: Find death
Righteous: Look forward to reward
Wicked: Look forward to judgment
Righteous: Will stand firm
Wicked: Will die and disappear
Righteous: Have a refuge when they die
Wicked: Crushed by their sins
Righteous: Delights in those with integrity
Wicked: Detests those with crooked hearts