22. Do not those who devise evil go astray?But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.
23. In all hard work there is profit,but merely talking about it only brings poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches,but the folly of fools is folly.
25. A truthful witness rescues lives,but the one who breathes lies brings deception.
26. In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,and it will be a refuge for his children.
27. The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain,to turn people from deadly snares.
28. A king’s glory is the abundance of people,but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.
29. The one who is slow to anger has great understanding,but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
30. A tranquil spirit revives the body,but envy is rottenness to the bones.
31. The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator,but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.
32. The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble,but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.