21. Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy finds life, prosperity and honor.
22. A wise person scales the city of warriors and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
23. Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul out of troubles.
24. A proud and haughty man —Mocker is his name— acts with overbearing pride.
25. A slacker’s craving will kill him, because his hands refuse to work.
26. All day long he craves greedily, yet the righteous one gives and does not hold back.