¹¹ Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
    the messenger of death will be sent against them.

¹⁹ Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
    whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

²⁰ One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
    one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.

²⁴ A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
    but a fool’s eyes^(A) wander to the ends of the earth.

18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
    and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

² Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.^(A)

¹⁴ “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
    then goes off and boasts about the purchase.

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

¹⁰ Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
    quarrels and insults are ended.^(A)

⁸ Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,^(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.^(B)