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²³Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
²⁴Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
²⁵The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
²⁶He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
²⁸A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
²⁹A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
³⁰There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.
³¹The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.

22A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
²The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
³A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
⁴By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.