21 Many plans are in a person’s mind,but the Lord’s purpose will succeed.
22 People long for trustworthiness;it is better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;then one rests content, untouched by harm.
24 Lazy people bury their hand in the bowl;they won’t even put it to their mouth.
25 Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever;correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
26 Those who assault their father and drive out their motherare disgraceful children, worthy of reproach.
27 If, my child, you stop listening to discipline,you will wander away from words of knowledge.