22 The Lord hates every liar,but he is the friend of allwho can be trusted.
23 Be sensible and don't telleverything you know—only fools spreadfoolishness everywhere.
24 Work hard, and youwill be a leader;be lazy, and youwill end up a slave.
25 Worry is a heavy burden,but a kind wordalways brings cheer.
26 You are better off to do right,than to lose your wayby doing wrong.
27 Anyone too lazy to cookwill starve,but a hard workeris a valuable treasure.
28 Living right is a pathwaythat leads to lifeand away from death.