21. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
22. What a person desires is unfailing love ; better to be poor than a liar.
23. The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
24. A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
25. Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.
26. Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.
27. Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.