22. A wise person went up against a city of warriorsand brought down its secure fortress.
23. The one who guards his mouth and tonguekeeps himself out of trouble.
24. The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”acts with excessive pride.
25. A slacker’s craving will kill himbecause his hands refuse to work.
26. He is filled with craving all day long,but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
27. The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable —how much more sowhen he brings it with ulterior motives!
28. A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
29. A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright man considers his way.