21. Many are the plans in a man’s heart, But it is the counsel of יהוה that stands.
22. What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar.
23. The fear of יהוה leads to life, And he remains satisfied, He is not visited by evil.
24. A lazy one buries his hand in a dish, And does not bring it back to his mouth.
25. Beat a scoffer, and the simple is made wise; And reprove one who has understanding, And he discerns knowledge.
26. He who plunders a father, Chases away his mother, Is a son causing shame and bringing reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear discipline, And you shall stray from the words of knowledge.
28. A witness of Beliya‛al scorns right-ruling, And the mouth of the wrong ones Devours wickedness.