23. Whoever rebukes another wins more favorthan one who flatters with the tongue.
24. Whoever defrauds father or mother and says, “It is no sin,”is a partner to a brigand.
25. The greedy person stirs up strife,but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
26. Those who trust in themselves are fools,but those who walk in wisdom are safe.
27. Those who give to the poor have no lack,but those who avert their eyes, many curses.
28. When the wicked prevail, people hide;but at their fall the just abound.