Proverbs 24:22-29 Young's Literal Translation Of The Holy Bible (YLT98)

22. For suddenly doth their calamity rise, And the ruin of them both--who knoweth!

23. These also are for the wise: --To discern faces in judgment is not good.

24. Whoso is saying to the wicked, `Thou [art] righteous,' Peoples execrate him-- nations abhor him.

25. And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.

26. Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.

27. Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field--go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.

28. Be not a witness for nought against thy neighbour, Or thou hast enticed with thy lips.

29. Say not, `As he did to me, so I do to him, I render to each according to his work.'

Proverbs 24