20 Precious treasure and oil are in a wise person’s dwelling, but a foolish person devours all he has.
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy finds life, prosperity and honor.
22 A wise person scales the city of warriors and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul out of troubles.
24 A proud and haughty man —Mocker is his name— acts with overbearing pride.
25 A slacker’s craving will kill him, because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he craves greedily, yet the righteous one gives and does not hold back.