22. An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit, but they who act faithfully are his delight.
23. A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.
24. The hand of the diligent ones will rule, but the lazy will belong to forced labor.
25. Anxiety in the heart of a man will weigh him down, but a good word will cheer him.
26. A righteous person will seek out his neighbor, but the way of the wicked will lead them astray.
27. The lazy will not roast his game, but diligence is the precious wealth of a man.
28. On the road of righteousness is life, and on the way of the path, may there be no death.