23. He who guards his mouth and his tongue, he guards his life from danger.
24. The proud, haughty one: “scoffer” is his name; he acts with arrogance of pride.
25. The craving of a lazy person will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.
26. All day he craves a craving, but the righteous will give and not hold back.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!
28. A false witness will perish, but a man who listens will testify with success.
29. A wicked man is strong in his countenance, but the upright will appoint his paths.