24. To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25. The LORD will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26. Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: but pleasant words are pure.
27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29. The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.