22. Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.
23. A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
24. The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.
25. The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.
26. Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.
27. Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil.
28. The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
29. The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just.