27. A stubborn heart shall be laden with troubles; And the sinner shall heap sin upon sin.
28. The calamity of the proud is no healing; For a plant of wickedness has taken root in him.
29. The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; And the ear of a listener is the desire of a wise man.
30. Water will quench a flaming fire; And almsgiving will make atonement for sins.