20. Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.
21. There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22. Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23. A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25. Heaviness in the heart of man depresseth it: but a good word maketh it glad.
26. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.