Proverbs
Chapters 21:24-30
Amplified Bible
24The proud and haughty man–Scoffer is his name–deals and acts with overbearing pride.
25The desire of the slothful kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26He covets greedily all the day long, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous gives and does not withhold. [II Cor. 9:6-10.]
27The sacrifice of the wicked is exceedingly disgusting and abhorrent [to the Lord]–how much more when he brings it with evil intention?
28A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears attentively will endure and go unchallenged.
29A wicked man puts on the bold, unfeeling face [of guilt], but as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
30There is no [human] wisdom or understanding or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.