24. To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
25. Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
26. Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
28. The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29. Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.