Proverbs

²³The one who guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his life from troubles. ²⁴A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,”acts with overbearing pride. ²⁵What the sluggard desires will kill him,for his hands refuse to work. ²⁶All day long he craves greedily,but the righteous gives and does not hold back. ²⁷The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination;how much more when he brings it with evil intent! ²⁸A lying witness will perish,but the one who reports accurately speaks forever. ²⁹A wicked person shows boldness with his face,but as for the upright, he discerns his ways.