18 A slip on the pavement is preferableto a slip of the tongue;so the downfall of evil peoplewill come quickly.
19 A disagreeable person, an untimely story—it will always bein the mouth of the uneducated.
20 Proverbs told by fools will be rejected,because they’ll never tell themat their proper time.
21 Some are prevented from sinningbecause of poverty,and their conscience won’t be painedwhen they rest.
22 Some destroy their life through shame,and they destroy itbecause of foolish appearances.
23 Some promise a favor to a friendout of shame,and they create an enemy for no reason.
24 A lie is a bad blemish on a person;ignorant people tell them incessantly.