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 honour.
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 every one departs from evil.
28The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things.
28aThe ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.