21. The one who pursues righteousness and lovefinds life, bounty, and honor.
22. The wise person can scale the city of the mightyand bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
23. The one who guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his life from troubles.
24. A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,”acts with overbearing pride.
25. What the sluggard desires will kill him,for his hands refuse to work.
26. All day long he craves greedily,but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
27. The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination;how much more when he brings it with evil intent!
28. A lying witness will perish,but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.