²⁷ The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!^(A)

²⁸ A lying witness will perish,^(B)
but the one who listens will speak successfully.

²⁹ A wicked person puts on a bold face,^(C)
but the upright one considers his way.

³⁰ No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
will prevail against the Lord.^(D)

³¹ A horse is prepared for the day of battle,^(E)
but victory comes from the Lord.^(F)

22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.^(A)

² Rich and poor have this in common:^[a]
the Lord makes them all.^(B)

³ A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.^(C)

⁴ Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.^(D)

⁵ There are thorns and snares on the way of the crooked;^(E)
the one who guards himself stays far from them.

⁶ Start a youth out on his way;^(F)
even when he grows old he will not depart from it.