23. Whoever guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his soul from troubles.
24. The proud and arrogant man, “scoffer” is his name;he works in the arrogance of pride.
25. The desire of the sluggard kills him,for his hands refuse to labour.
26. There are those who covet greedily all day long;but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28. A false witness will perish,and a man who listens speaks to eternity.