23. Doing wrong is fun for a fool,but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
24. The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled;the hopes of the godly will be granted.
25. When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,but the godly have a lasting foundation.
26. Lazy people irritate their employers,like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes.
27. Fear of the lord lengthens one’s life,but the years of the wicked are cut short.
28. The hopes of the godly result in happiness,but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
29. The way of the lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,but it destroys the wicked.
30. The godly will never be disturbed,but the wicked will be removed from the land.
31. The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.
32. The lips of the godly speak helpful words,but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.