20. Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. A slave pampered from his youthwill become arrogant later on.
22. An angry man stirs up conflict,and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion.
23. A person’s pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.
24. To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;he hears the curse but will not testify.
25. The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.