29. Don’t make plans to harm your neighbor, who lives near you and trusts you.
30. Don’t take people to court without good reason, especially when they have done nothing to harm you.
31. Don’t envy those who are violent. Never choose to be like them.
32. Such crooked people are disgusting to the Lord. But he is a friend to those who are good and honest.
33. The Lord curses a wicked family, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.
34. He will humiliate those who make fun of others, but he is kind to those who are humble.
35. The way the wise live will bring them honor, but the way fools live will bring them shame.