25. The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but He makes secure the boundaries of the [consecrated] widow.
26. The thoughts of the wicked are shamefully vile and exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the words of the pure are pleasing words to Him.
27. He who is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live. [Isa. 5:8; Jer. 17:11.]
28. The mind of the [uncompromisingly] righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. [I Pet. 3:15.]
29. The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous (the upright, in right standing with Him).
30. The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones.
31. The ear that listens to the reproof [that leads to or gives] life will remain among the wise.
32. He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding.
33. The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord brings instruction in Wisdom, and humility comes before honor.