23A bad man will by no means attend to counsel; Neither will he say anything seasonable, or good for the common weal.
24The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, That he may turn aside and escape from hell.
25The Lord pulls down the houses of scorners; But he establishes the border of the widow.
26An unrighteous thought is abomination to the Lord; But the sayings of the pure are held in honor.
27A receiver of bribes destroys himself; But he that hates the receiving of bribes is safe.
27aBy alms and by faithful dealings sins are purged away; But by the fear of the Lord everyone departs from evil.