25A way there is that seemeth rightful to a man (or There is a way that seemeth right to someone); and the last things thereof lead to death.
26The soul of a man travailing travaileth to himself; for his mouth compelled him. (A person labouring laboureth for himself; for his hunger compelled him.)
27An unwise man diggeth evil; and fire burneth in his lips. (The unwise person diggeth up evil; and fire burneth on his lips.)
28A wayward man raiseth strives; and a man full of words separateth princes. (A wayward person raiseth up strife, or arguments; and a person full of words separateth leaders.)
29A wicked man flattereth his friend; and leadeth him by a way not good.