23. A person has joy in an appropriate answer— how good is a timely word.
24. The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to Sheol.
25. Adonai tears down a proud man’s house, but He maintains the widow’s boundary.
26. Evil thoughts are an abomination to Adonai, but pleasant words are pure.
27. One greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
28. A righteous heart thinks before answering, but a wicked mouth blurts out evil things.
29. Adonai is far from the wicked, but hears the prayer of the righteous.
30. Bright eyes bring joy to the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.