22. Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
23. A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.
25. Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
26. The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
27. The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
28. In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.