22 Unjust anger cannot be justified,

for anger tips the scale to one’s ruin.

23 Those who are patient stay calm until the right moment,

and then cheerfulness comes back to them.

24 They hold back their words until the right moment;

then the lips of many tell of their good sense.

25 In the treasuries of wisdom are wise sayings,

but godliness is an abomination to a sinner.

26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments,

and the Lord will lavish her upon you.

27 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline,

fidelity and humility are his delight.

28 Do not disobey the fear of the Lord;

do not approach him with a divided mind.

29 Do not be a hypocrite before others,

and keep watch over your lips.

30 Do not exalt yourself, or you may fall

and bring dishonor upon yourself.

The Lord will reveal your secrets

and overthrow you before the whole congregation,

because you did not come in the fear of the Lord,

and your heart was full of deceit.