22 A person with a quick temperstirs up argumentsand commits a lot of sins.
23 Too much pride brings disgrace;humility leads to honour.
24 If you take part in a crimeyou are your worst enemy,because even under oathyou can't tell the truth.
25 Don't fall into the trapof being a coward—trust the Lord,and you will be safe.
26 Many try to make friendswith a ruler,but justice comesfrom the Lord.
27 Good people and criminalscan't stand each other.