20. Deceit is in the heart of those whose thoughts are evil, but joy in that of those whose thoughts are good.
21. No iniquity shall overtake the righteous: but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22. Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but the workers of the truth are his delight.
23. The sane man conceals his wisdom: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the negligent shall be under tribute.
25. Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.
26. The righteous causes his neighbour to consider: but the way of the wicked causes them to err.
27. The deceitful man does not even roast that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28. In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.