23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28 A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.
29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.