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19 If someone continues to do what is right, he will live.
    But if someone loves to do evil things, he will die.
20 The Lord hates people who have wrong thoughts.
    But he is pleased with people who live in an honest way.
21 Be sure about this: Evil people will receive the punishment that they deserve.
    But people who are righteous will escape.

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19 Truly the righteous attain life,(A)
    but whoever pursues evil finds death.(B)

20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,(C)
    but he delights(D) in those whose ways are blameless.(E)

21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
    but those who are righteous will go free.(F)

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