24 Pleasant words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.
25 There is a way that may seem right to a man. But in the end it leads to death.
26 The hunger of a worker makes him work. His hunger drives him on.
27 A worthless man plans to do evil things. His words are like a burning fire.
28 A twisted person stirs up fights. Anyone who talks about others comes between close friends.
29 A man who wants to hurt others tries to get them to sin. He leads them down a path that isn't good.
30 When he winks with his eyes, he is planning to do wrong. When his lips are tightly closed, he is up to no good.