20 The lord detests people with crooked hearts,but he delights in those with integrity.
21 Evil people will surely be punished,but the children of the godly will go free.
22 A beautiful woman who lacks discretionis like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.
23 The godly can look forward to a reward,while the wicked can expect only judgment.
24 Give freely and become more wealthy;be stingy and lose everything.
25 The generous will prosper;those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
26 People curse those who hoard their grain,but they bless the one who sells in time of need.