19. Don’t envy evil people.And don’t be jealous of the wicked.
20. An evil person has nothing to hope for.The wicked will die like a flame that is put out.
21. My child, respect the Lord and the king.Don’t join those people who refuse to obey them.
22. The Lord and the king will quickly destroy such people.Those two can cause great trouble!
23. These are also wise sayings:It is not good to take sides when you are the judge.
24. Don’t say that the wicked have done right.People will curse you, and nations will hate you.
25. But things will go well for judges who punish the guilty.And they will receive good things from God.
26. An honest answer is as pleasingas a kiss on the lips.
27. First, you should work outsideand prepare your fields.After that, you can start having your family.
28. Don’t testify against your neighbor for no good reason.Don’t say things that are false.
29. Don’t say, “I’ll get even with that man.I’ll do to him what he did to me.”
30. I passed by a lazy person’s field.I went by the vineyard of a man who had no sense.