²² Plans fail for lack of counsel,^(A)
    but with many advisers^(B) they succeed.^(C)

²³ A person finds joy in giving an apt reply^(D)—
    and how good is a timely word!^(E)

²⁴ The path of life leads upward for the prudent
    to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.

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

²⁶ The Lord detests the thoughts^(H) of the wicked,^(I)
    but gracious words are pure^(J) in his sight.

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

²⁸ The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,^(L)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.^(M)

²⁹ The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.^(N)

³⁰ Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.^(O)

³¹ Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.^(P)

³² Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,^(Q)
    but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.^(R)

³³ Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,^(S)
    and humility comes before honor.^(T)