24. He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous;”peoples will curse him, and nations will abhor him—
25. but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,and a rich blessing will come on them.
26. An honest answeris like a kiss on the lips.
27. Prepare your work outside,and get your fields ready.Afterwards, build your house.
28. Don’t be a witness against your neighbour without cause.Don’t deceive with your lips.
29. Don’t say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;I will render to the man according to his work.”