19 Truth lasts;lies are here today, gone tomorrow.
20 Evil scheming distorts the schemer;peace-planning brings joy to the planner.
21 No evil can overwhelm a good person,but the wicked have their hands full of it.
22 God can’t stomach liars;he loves the company of those who keep their word.
23 Prudent people don’t flaunt their knowledge;talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
24 The diligent find freedom in their work;the lazy are oppressed by work.
25 Worry weighs us down;a cheerful word picks us up.