²⁰The wise have wealth and luxury,but fools spend whatever they get.
²¹Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing lovewill find life, righteousness, and honor.
²²The wise conquer the city of the strongand level the fortress in which they trust.
²³Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,and you will stay out of trouble.
²⁴Mockers are proud and haughty;they act with boundless arrogance.
²⁵Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,for their hands refuse to work.
²⁶Some people are always greedy for more,but the godly love to give!
²⁷The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
²⁸A false witness will be cut off,but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
²⁹The wicked bluff their way through,but the virtuous think before they act.
³⁰No human wisdom or understanding or plancan stand against the Lord.
³¹The horse is prepared for the day of battle,but the victory belongs to the Lord.