20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise,but a foolish man squanders it.
21 He who follows after righteousness and mercyfinds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,and casts down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his soul from trouble.
24 Proud and haughty—scorner is his name,who deals in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful kills him,for his hands refuse to labor.
26 He covets greedily all the day long,but the righteous gives and does not spare.