20. Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21. There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22. Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
23. A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.
25. Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.