22 Those who are wise can attack a strong city. They can pull down the place of safety its people trust in.
23 Anyone who is careful about what he says keeps himself out of trouble.
24 A proud person is called a "mocker." He thinks much too highly of himself.
25 Some people will die while they are still hungry. That's because their hands refuse to work.
26 All day long they hunger for more. But godly people give without holding back.
27 God hates sacrifices that are brought by evil people. He hates it even more when they bring them for the wrong reason.
28 Witnesses who aren't honest will die. And anyone who listens to them will be destroyed forever.