21. He who follows after righteousness and kindnessfinds life, righteousness, and honour.
22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty,and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23. Whoever guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his soul from troubles.
24. The proud and arrogant man, “scoffer” is his name;he works in the arrogance of pride.
25. The desire of the sluggard kills him,for his hands refuse to labour.
26. There are those who covet greedily all day long;but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28. A false witness will perish,and a man who listens speaks to eternity.
29. A wicked man hardens his face;but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
30. There is no wisdom nor understandingnor counsel against the Lord.