20 Observe the people who always talk before they think—even simpletons are better off than they are.
21 If you let people treat you like a doormat,you’ll be quite forgotten in the end.
22 Angry people stir up a lot of discord;the intemperate stir up trouble.
23 Pride lands you flat on your face;humility prepares you for honors.
24 Befriend an outlawand become an enemy to yourself.When the victims cry out,you’ll be included in their cursesif you’re a coward to their cause in court.
25 The fear of human opinion disables;trusting in God protects you from that.
26 Everyone tries to get help from the leader,but only God will give us justice.