22The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.
23The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
24The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
25When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
26He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.