21 If a person is too poor to afford sin, he can rest without a guilty conscience.
22 You can lose all your self-respect by being reluctant to speak up in the presence of stupidity.
23 If you promise a friend something because you are too bashful to say no, you're making an enemy needlessly.
24 Lying is an ugly blot on a person's character, but ignorant people do it all the time.
25 A thief is better than a habitual liar, but both are headed for ruin.
26 A liar has no honour. He lives in constant disgrace.
27 Speak wisely, and you will get ahead in the world. Influential people appreciate good sense.