Proverbs
Chapters 21:21-27
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
21People who try hard to do good and be faithful will find life, goodness, and honor.
22A wise person can defeat a city full of warriors and tear down the defenses they trust in.
23People who are careful about what they say will save themselves from trouble.
24Proud people think they are better than others. They show they are evil by what they do.
25Lazy people will cause their own destruction because they refuse to work.
26Some people are greedy and never have enough. Good people are generous and have plenty.
27God hates sacrifices from the wicked, especially when their reason for offering them is evil.