Proverbs

²²One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust. ²³Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. ²⁴The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury. ²⁵The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work. ²⁶All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing. ²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent! ²⁸A false witness will perish, but a careful listener will testify successfully.