22 The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, And better  [is] the poor than a liar.
         
                                
                        23 The fear of Jehovah [is] to life, And satisfied he  remaineth -- he is not charged with evil.
         
                                
                        24 The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his  mouth he bringeth it not back.
         
                                
                        25 A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give  reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
         
                                
                        26 Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son  causing shame, and bringing confusion.
         
                                
                        27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction --  To err from sayings  of knowledge.
         
                                
                        28 A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of  the wicked swalloweth iniquity.