23. Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the futurethan the one who flatters with his tongue.
24. The one who robs his father or his motherand says, “It isn’t wrong!” is a companion to a vandal.
25. A greedy person stirs up a fight,but whoever trusts the Lord prospers.
26. Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool.Whoever walks in wisdom will survive.
27. Whoever gives to the poor lacks nothing.Whoever ignores the poor receives many curses.
28. When wicked people rise, people hide.When they die, righteous people increase.