19. A lip of truth endures forever, but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but to those who plan peace, there is joy.
21. No evil will happen to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22. An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit, but they who act faithfully are his delight.
23. A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.
24. The hand of the diligent ones will rule, but the lazy will belong to forced labor.
25. Anxiety in the heart of a man will weigh him down, but a good word will cheer him.
26. A righteous person will seek out his neighbor, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.