17. Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,
18. lest the Lord see it, and be displeased,and turn his wrath away from him.
19. Do not fret because of evil peopleor be envious of wicked people,
20. for the evil person has no future,and the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
21. Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king,and do not associate with rebels,
22. for suddenly their destruction will overtake them,and who knows the ruinous judgment both the Lord and the king can bring?
23. These sayings also are from the wise:To show partiality in judgment is terrible:
24. The one who says to the guilty, “You are innocent,”peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.
25. But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty,and a pleasing blessing will come on them.
26. Like a kiss on the lipsis the one who gives an honest answer.
27. Establish your work outside and get your fields ready;afterward build your house.
28. Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,and do not deceive with your words.
29. Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has done to me;I will pay him back according to what he has done.”