23 These are also words from the wise: A judge must be fair. He must not support some people simply because he knows them.
24 The people will turn against a judge who lets the guilty go free. Even the people of other nations will curse him.
25 But if a judge punishes the guilty, then people will be happy with him, and he will be a blessing to them.
26 An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.
27 First get your fields ready, next plant your crops, and then build your house.
28 Don’t speak against someone without a good reason, or you will appear foolish.
29 Don’t say, “You hurt me, so I will do the same to you. I will punish you for what you did to me.”