21:6. He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.
21:7. The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment.
21:8. The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right.
21:9. It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.
21:10. The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.
21:11. When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
21:12. The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
21:13. He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.
21:14. A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.
21:15. It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.