23 The one who guards his mouth and tonguekeeps himself out of trouble.
24 The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”acts with excessive pride.
25 A slacker’s craving will kill himbecause his hands refuse to work.
26 He is filled with craving all day long,but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
27 The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable —how much more sowhen he brings it with ulterior motives!
28 A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.
29 A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright man considers his way.