21 Many are the plans in a man's heart, 21 but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
22 What a man desires is unfailing love[a]; 22 better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life: 23 Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.1Ti 4:8
24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; 24 he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; 25 rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who robs his father and drives out his mother 26 is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, 27 and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice, 28 and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
29 Penalties are prepared for mockers, 29 and beatings for the backs of fools.
