21. There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22. The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23. The fear of the LORD leads to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24. A slothful man hides his hand in his dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25. Smite a scoffer, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26. He that mistreats his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to stray from the words of knowledge.