26 A stubborn heart shall fare ill at the last; And he that loves danger shall perish therein.
27 A stubborn heart shall be laden with troubles; And the sinner shall heap sin upon sin.
28 The calamity of the proud is no healing; For a plant of wickedness has taken root in him.
29 The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; And the ear of a listener is the desire of a wise man.
30 Water will quench a flaming fire; And almsgiving will make atonement for sins.