23
These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
24
He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Him the people will curse; Nations will abhor him.
25
But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
26
He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
27
Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house.
28
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, For would you deceive with your lips?
29
Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
30
I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding;
31
And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down.
32
When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction:
33
A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest;