23. Those who abandon the Lord willfall to it;it will burn within them,and it will never go out.It will be sent against them like a lion,and like a leopard it will mangle them.
24. aWatch out! Fence in your propertywith thorns,
25. band make a doorand a bolt for your mouth.
24. b Lock up your silver and gold;
25. amake a balance and a weightfor your words.
26. Pay attention, and don’t slipby your tongue;don’t fall in front of thosewho are just waiting to attack you.