22. It's a mistaketo make evil plans,but you will have loyal friendsif you want to do right.
23. Hard work is worthwhile,but empty talkwill make you poor.
24. Wisdom can make you rich,but foolishness leadsto more foolishness.
25. An honest witnesscan save your life,but liars can't be trusted.
26. If you respect the Lord,you and your childrenhave a strong fortress
27. and a life-giving fountainthat keeps you safefrom deadly traps.
28. Rulers of powerful nationsare held in honour;rulers of weak nationsare nothing at all.
29. It's clever to be patient,but it's stupidto lose your temper.