22 Who knows what sudden disasterthe Lord or a rulermight bring?
23 Here are some more sayingsthat make good sense:When you judge,you must be fair.
24 If you let the guiltygo free,people of all nationswill hate and curse you.
25 But if you punish the guilty,things will go well for you,and you will prosper.
26 Giving an honest answeris a signof true friendship.
27 Get your fields readyand plant your cropsbefore setting up home.
28 Don't accuse anyonewho isn't guilty.Don't ever tell a lie