19 Better a poor person who lives with integrity^(A)
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.

¹⁵ My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice.^(A)
16 My innermost being will celebrate
when your lips say what is right.^(B)

24 Don’t envy the evil^(A)
or desire to be with them,^(B)
2 for their hearts plan violence,
and their words stir up trouble.^(C)