26 He who labours, labours for himself, For his mouth drives him on.
27 A man of Beliya‛al plots evil, And on his lips it is like a burning fire.
28 A perverse man sends forth strife, And a whisperer separates intimate friends.
29 A ruthless man entices his neighbour, And leads him in a way that is not good,
30 Winking with his eye to plot perversity, Moving his lips he shall bring about evil.
31 Grey hair is a crown of adorning, It is found in the way of righteousness.
32 He who is patient is better than the mighty, And he who rules over his spirit than he who takes a city.