21. Fear Yahweh, my son, and the king; with those who change, do not associate.
22. For suddenly their disaster will come, and the ruin of both of them, who knows?
23. These sayings are also for the wise: Partiality in judgment is not good.
24. Whoever says to the guilty, “You are righteous,” the people will curse him; the nations will abhor him.
25. But they who rebuke will have delight, and upon them blessings of goodness will come.
26. He will kiss the lips, he who gives an honest answer.
27. Prepare your work in the street and get it ready for yourself in the field; afterward, then you shall build your house.
28. Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor nor deceive with your lips.
29. Do not say, “Just as he has done to me, so shall I do to him; I will pay back the man according to his deed.”
30. I passed by the field of a lazy person, and over the vineyard of a person lacking sense;
31. and behold, it was overgrown—all of it was covered with thorns, its surface with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.
32. Then I myself saw and my heart considered; I looked, and I took hold of instruction:
33. A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands for rest,
34. and your poverty will come running, and your lack like an armed warrior.