Proverbs 24:21-27

²¹My son, fear the Lord and the king: with those that are desirous to change do not mingle thyself;

²²For suddenly will their calamity arise; and who knoweth the ruin of both of them!

²³These things also are for the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

²⁴Him that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, will the people denounce, him will nations hold accursed;

²⁵But to those that punish delight shall be given, and upon them shall come the blessing of the good.

²⁶Men will kiss the lips of him that giveth a proper answer.

²⁷Prepare without thy work, and make it fit in the field for thyself: and afterward build thy house.