⁴ Haughty eyes, a proud heart,
    and evil actions are all sin.

²⁴ Mockers are proud and haughty;
    they act with boundless arrogance.

⁴ True humility and fear of the Lord
    lead to riches, honor, and long life.

²⁷ It’s not good to eat too much honey,
    and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.

¹⁶ Lazy people consider themselves smarter
    than seven wise counselors.

² Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth—
    a stranger, not your own lips.

²¹ Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
    but a person is tested by being praised.^[a]

²³ Pride ends in humiliation,
    while humility brings honor.