20. There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.
21. He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.
22. The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23. He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.
24. The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.
25. Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.
26. He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.
27. The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.
28. A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.
29. The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.
30. There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.
31. The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.