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25 Hashem will destroy the bais of the proud, but he will maintain the boundary of the almanah.

26 The thoughts of the rah are a to’evah to Hashem, but the words of the tehorim (pure ones) are pleasant.

27 He that is greedy of unjust gain troubleth his own bais, but he that hateth mattanot (bribes) shall live.

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25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,(A)
    but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.(B)

26 The Lord detests the thoughts(C) of the wicked,(D)
    but gracious words are pure(E) in his sight.

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.(F)

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