Further Sayings of the Wise

Proverbs 24:23-29

These also aresayingsof the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.

He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous, Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him;

But to them that rebukehim shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.