23. Here are some further sayings of the wise:It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.
24. A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.
25. But it will go well for those who convict the guilty;rich blessings will be showered on them.
26. An honest answeris like a kiss of friendship.
27. Do your planning and prepare your fieldsbefore building your house.
28. Don’t testify against your neighbors without cause;don’t lie about them.
29. And don’t say, “Now I can pay them back for what they’ve done to me!I’ll get even with them!”