22. A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24. The proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, he worketh in the arrogance of pride.
25. The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26. There is that coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!