19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,so don’t hang around with chatterers.
20 If you insult your father or mother,your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.
21 An inheritance obtained too early in lifeis not a blessing in the end.
22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”Wait for the lord to handle the matter.
23 The lord detests double standards;he is not pleased by dishonest scales.
24 The lord directs our steps,so why try to understand everything along the way?
25 Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to Godand only later counting the cost.