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.”
30. I passed by the field of a sluggard,by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.
31. I saw that thorns had grown up all over it, the ground was covered with weeds,and its stone wall was broken down.
32. When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it;I received instruction from what I saw:
33. “A little sleep, a little slumber,a little folding of the hands to relax,
34. and your poverty will come like a bandit,and your need like an armed robber.”