26. Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him.
27. The fear of the Lord adds days. And the years of the impious will be shortened.
28. The expectation of the just is rejoicing. But the hope of the impious will perish.
29. The strength of the simple is the way of the Lord, and it is fear to those who work evil.
30. The just in eternity shall not be moved. But the impious will not live upon the earth.
31. The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom. The tongue of the depraved will perish.
32. The lips of the just consider what is acceptable. And the mouth of the impious considers perversities.