21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom;

But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed;

But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;

And a word in due season, how good is it!

24To the wise the way of life goeth upward,

That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

25Jehovah will root up the house of the proud;

But he will establish the border of the widow.

26Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah;

But pleasant words are pure.

27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

But he that hateth bribes shall live.

28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer;

But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29Jehovah is far from the wicked;

But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;

And good tidings make the bones fat.

31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life

Shall abide among the wise.

32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul;

But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.

33The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honor goeth humility.