5. Fools will no longerbe highly respected,and crooks won't be givenpositions of honour.
6. Fools talk foolishness.They always make plansto do sinful things,to lie about the Lord,to let the hungry starve,and to keep water from thosewho are thirsty.
7. Cruel people tell lies—they do evil things,and make cruel plansto destroy the poor and needy,even when they begfor justice.
8. But helpful peoplecan always be trustedto make helpful plans.