23. It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24. The fear of a wicked man, it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25. As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
26. As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
27. The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28. The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29. The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect man, but destruction to the workers of iniquity.
30. The righteous man shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.
31. The mouth of a righteous man putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32. The lips of a righteous man know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.