See here, 1. That good men do well for themselves; for they have in
themselves an excellent character, and they secure to themselves an
excellent portion, and in both they excel other people: The righteous
is more abundant than his neighbour (so the margin); he is richer,
though not in this world's goods, yet in the graces and comforts of the
Spirit, which are the true riches. There is a true excellency in
religion; it ennobles men, inspires them with generous principles,
makes them substantial; it is an excellency which is, in the sight of
God, of great price, who is the true Judge of excellency. His neighbour
may make a greater figure in the world, may be more applauded, but the
righteous man has the intrinsic worth. 2. That wicked men do ill for
themselves; they walk in a way which seduces them. It seems to them to
be not only a pleasant way, but the right way; it is so agreeable to
flesh and blood that they therefore flatter themselves with an opinion
that it cannot be amiss, but they will not gain the point they aim at,
nor enjoy the good they hope for. It is all a cheat; and therefore the
righteous is wiser and happier than his neighbour, that yet despise him
and trample upon him.