21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth `shall be to' them that devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips `tendeth' only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; `But' the folly of fools is `only' folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies `causeth' deceit.
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.