²⁵ The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,^(A)
    because his hands refuse to work.
²⁶ All day long he craves for more,
    but the righteous^(B) give without sparing.^(C)

²⁷ The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable^(D)—
    how much more so when brought with evil intent!^(E)

²⁸ A false witness^(F) will perish,^(G)
    but a careful listener will testify successfully.

²⁹ The wicked put up a bold front,
    but the upright give thought to their ways.^(H)

³⁰ There is no wisdom,^(I) no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.^(J)

³¹ The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.^(K)

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.^(L)

² Rich and poor have this in common:
    The Lord is the Maker of them all.^(M)

³ The prudent see danger and take refuge,^(N)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(O)

⁴ Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor^(P) and life.^(Q)

⁵ In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,^(R)
    but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

⁶ Start^(S) children off on the way they should go,^(T)
    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.^(U)