22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty,and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23. Whoever guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his soul from troubles.
24. The proud and arrogant man, “scoffer” is his name;he works in the arrogance of pride.
25. The desire of the sluggard kills him,for his hands refuse to labour.
26. There are those who covet greedily all day long;but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!