Proverbs 21:21-25

English Standard Version

²¹ Whoever ^(A)pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find ^(B)life, righteousness, and honor.
^22 (C)A wise man scales the city of the mighty
    and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
^23 (D)Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue
    ^(E)keeps himself out of ^(F)trouble.
^24 (G)“Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man
    who acts with arrogant pride.
²⁵ The desire of ^(H)the sluggard kills him,
    for his hands refuse to labor.