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²¹Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life and honor.
²²One wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.
²³To watch over mouth and tongue
is to keep out of trouble.
²⁴The proud, haughty person, named “Scoffer,”
acts with arrogant pride.
²⁵The craving of the lazy person is fatal,
for lazy hands refuse to labor.
²⁶All day long the wicked covet,
but the righteous give and do not hold back.
²⁷The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
how much more when brought with evil intent.
²⁸A false witness will perish,
but a good listener will testify successfully.
²⁹The wicked put on a bold face,
but the upright give thought to their ways.
³⁰No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel,
can avail against the Lord.
³¹The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.