26. A lazy person affects the one he works forlike vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.
27. Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life,but the life of an evil person will be cut short.
28. A good person can look forward to happiness,but an evil person can expect nothing.
29. The Lord will protect good peoplebut will ruin those who do evil.
30. Good people will always be safe,but evil people will not remain in the land.
31. A good person says wise things,but a liar’s tongue will be stopped.
32. Good people know the right thing to say,but evil people only tell lies.