30. Do not contend against a man without cause, even though he has done no evil to you.
31. Do not rival an unjust man, and do not imitate his ways.
32. For everyone who ridicules is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is for the simple.
33. Destitution in the house of the impious is from the Lord. But the habitations of the just shall be blessed.
34. He will ridicule those who ridicule, but he will bestow grace upon the mild.
35. The wise will possess glory. The exaltation of the foolish is disgraceful.