20. Listen to advice and accept instruction,that you may gain wisdom in the future.
21. Many are the plans in the mind of a man,but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
22. What is desired in a man is steadfast love,and a poor man is better than a liar.
23. The fear of the Lord leads to life,and whoever has it rests satisfied;he will not be visited by harm.
24. The sluggard buries his hand in the dishand will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25. Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26. He who does violence to his father and chases away his motheris a son who brings shame and reproach.
27. Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.