23 A person who is careful about what he sayskeeps himself out of trouble.
24 People who act with stubborn prideare called “proud” and “bragger.”
25 The lazy person’s desire for sleep will kill himbecause he refuses to work.
26 All day long the lazy person wishes for more.But the good person gives without holding back.
27 The Lord hates sacrifices made by evil people,particularly when they make them for the wrong reasons.
28 The words of a lying witness will die.But the words of an obedient man will always be remembered.
29 A wicked person is stubborn.But an honest person thinks carefully about what he does.