20. What the righteous say is like the best silver,but what the wicked think is of little value.
21. The teaching of the righteous feeds many,but fools die for lack of wisdom.
22. The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich,and he adds no sorrow to it.
23. Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool,and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
24. What the wicked fears will come on him;what the righteous desire will be granted.
25. When the storm passes through, the wicked are swept away,but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.
26. Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes,so is the sluggard to those who send him.
27. Fearing the Lord prolongs life,but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
28. The hope of the righteous is joy,but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled.