23 These sayings are also for the wise: Partiality in judgment is not good.
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are righteous,” the people will curse him; the nations will abhor him.
25 But they who rebuke will have delight, and upon them blessings of goodness will come.
26 He will kiss the lips, he who gives an honest answer.
27 Prepare your work in the street and get it ready for yourself in the field; afterward, then you shall build your house.
28 Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor nor deceive with your lips.
29 Do not say, “Just as he has done to me, so shall I do to him; I will pay back the man according to his deed.”