20. The tongues of those who are upright and in right standing with God are as choice silver; the minds of those who are wicked and out of harmony with God are of little value.
21. The lips of the [uncompromisingly] righteous feed and guide many, but fools die for want of understanding and heart.
22. The blessing of the Lord–it makes [truly] rich, and He adds no sorrow with it [neither does toiling increase it].
23. It is as sport to a [self-confident] fool to do wickedness, but to have skillful and godly Wisdom is pleasure and relaxation to a man of understanding.
24. The thing a wicked man fears shall come upon him, but the desire of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall be granted.