21. My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king, and don’t associate with rebels,
22. for destruction from them will come suddenly;who knows what distress these two can bring?
23. These sayings also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
24. Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent” —people will curse him, and tribes will denounce him;
25. but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,and a generous blessing will come to them.
26. He who gives an honest answergives a kiss on the lips.