Proverbs 21:23–22:4

23  cWhoever keeps his mouth and his tongue

dkeeps himself out of etrouble.

24  f“Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man

who acts with arrogant pride.

25  The desire of gthe sluggard kills him,

for his hands refuse to labor.

26  All day long he craves and craves,

but the righteous hgives and does not hold back.

27  iThe sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;

how much more jwhen he brings it with evil intent.

28  kA false witness will perish,

but the word of a man who hears will endure.

29  A wicked man puts on a bold face,

but the upright lgives thought to4 his ways.

30  mNo wisdom, no understanding, no counsel

can avail against the Lord.

31  nThe horse is made ready for the day of battle,

but othe victory belongs to the Lord.

22 pA good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,

and favor is better than silver or gold.

2  qThe rich and the poor meet together;

the Lord is rthe Maker of them all.

3  sThe prudent sees danger and hides himself,

but the simple go on and suffer for it.

4  The reward for humility and fear of the Lord

is triches and honor and life.1