21 It’s criminal to ignore a neighbor in need,but compassion for the poor—what a blessing!
22 Isn’t it obvious that conspirators lose out,while the thoughtful win love and trust?
23 Hard work always pays off;mere talk puts no bread on the table.
24 The wise accumulate wisdom;fools get stupider by the day.
25 Souls are saved by truthful witnessand betrayed by the spread of lies.
26 The Fear-of-God builds up confidence,and makes a world safe for your children.
27 The Fear-of-God is a spring of living waterso you won’t go off drinking from poisoned wells.