22. Lying lips are abomination to the Lord,but those who deal truly are His delight.
23. A prudent man conceals knowledge,but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24. The hand of the diligent will rule,but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25. Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop,but a good word makes it glad.
26. The righteous is a guide to his neighbors,but the way of the wicked leads them astray.