21 The sinner despises his neighbour, but he that has mercy on the poor is blessed.
22 Do they not err that meditate upon evil? but those that meditate upon good shall attain mercy and truth.
23 In all labour there is fruit, but to talk and not do, brings poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their wisdom, but that which distinguishes fools is their folly.
25 The true witness delivers souls, but the deceitful one speaks lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence, and there his sons shall have hope.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.