Proverbs
Chapters 24:22-28
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
22because people like that can quickly be destroyed. You have no idea how much trouble God and the king can make for their enemies.
23These are also words from the wise: A judge must be fair. He must not support some people simply because he knows them.
24The people will turn against a judge who lets the guilty go free. Even the people of other nations will curse him.
25But if a judge punishes the guilty, then people will be happy with him, and he will be a blessing to them.
26An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.
27First get your fields ready, next plant your crops, and then build your house.
28Don’t speak against someone without a good reason, or you will appear foolish.