21 Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy.
22 They wander astray who work evil. But mercy and truth prepare good things.
23 In every work, there shall be abundance. But where there are many words, there is often need.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth. The senselessness of the foolish is imprudence.
25 A faithful witness frees souls. And the chameleon utters lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is the faithfulness of strength, and there shall be hope for his sons.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, so as to turn aside from the ruin of death.