22. The Lord detests lying lips,but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23. The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
24. Diligent hands will rule,but laziness ends in forced labour.
25. Anxiety weighs down the heart,but a kind word cheers it up.
26. The righteous choose their friends carefully,but the way of the wicked leads them astray.