20 The words of a good personare like pure silver,but the thoughtsof an evil personare almost worthless.
21 Many are helpedby useful instruction,but fools are killedby their own stupidity.
22 When the Lord blesses youwith riches,you have nothing to regret.
23 Fools enjoy doing wrong,but anyone with good senseenjoys acting wisely.
24 What evil people dread mostwill happen to them,but good people will getwhat they want most.
25 Those crooks will disappearwhen a storm strikes,but God will keep safeall who obey him.
26 Having a lazy person on the jobis like a mouth full of vinegaror smoke in your eyes.