25. There is one who, for the sake of what other's think, makes a promise to a friend, and so he gains him as an enemy for no reason.
26. A lie is a wicked disgrace to a man, and yet lies will be continually in the mouths of those without discipline.
27. A thief is better than a man who constantly lies. But both of them will inherit perdition.
28. The habits of lying men are without honor. And their shame is with them without ceasing.
29. A wise man will benefit himself by his own words, and a prudent man will please the powerful.
30. Whoever works his land will raise high a stockpile of grain. And whoever works justice will himself be raised high. Yet truly, whoever pleases the powerful will escape unfair treatment.
31. Presents and gifts blind the eyes of judges, and silence their mouths, turning them aside from their task of correction.
32. Wisdom hidden, and treasure unseen: of what use is either of these?