23. A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!
24. To the wise the way of life goeth upward, that he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25. The Lord will root up the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26. Evil devices are an abomination to the Lord: but pleasant words are pure.
27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29. The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and good tidings make the bones fat.