21He who followeth after righteousness and mercy Shall find life, prosperity, and honor.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength in which it trusted.
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from trouble.
24The proud and haughty,—scoffer is his name; He acteth with haughty arrogance.
25The desire of the sluggard will destroy him; For his hands refuse to labor.
26The covetous man coveteth all the day long; But the righteous man giveth, and doth not withhold.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he bringeth it with an evil design!
28A false witness shall perish; But a man that hearkeneth shall speak forever.
Proverbs 21
Proverbs 21:21-28