18. Or the Lord will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.
19. Do not fret because of evildoers Or be envious of the wicked;
20. For there will be no future for the evil man; The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
21. My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change,
22. For their calamity will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin that comes from both of them?
23. These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
24. He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;
25. But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
26. He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.
27. Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house.
28. Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, And do not deceive with your lips.
29. Do not say, "Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."