24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent,turning them from Sheol below.
25 The Lord pulls down the house of the proud,but preserves intact the widow’s landmark.
26 The schemes of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,but gracious words are pure.
27 The greedy tear down their own house,but those who hate bribes will live.
28 The heart of the just ponders a response,but the mouth of the wicked spews evil.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,but hears the prayer of the just.
30 A cheerful glance brings joy to the heart;good news invigorates the bones.