22. What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;better to be a poor man than a liar.
23. The fear of the Lord leads to life;one will sleep at night without danger.
24. The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;he doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth.
25. Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
26. The one who assaults his father and evicts his motheris a disgraceful and shameful son.
27. If you stop listening to correction, my son,you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28. A worthless witness mocks justice,and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29. Judgments are prepared for mockers,and beatings for the backs of fools.