20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.The father of a fool has no joy.
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,to pervert the ways of justice.
24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father,and bitterness to her who bore him.
26 Also to punish the righteous is not good,nor to flog officials for their integrity.