Further Sayings of the Wise

Proverbs 24:23-29

These also are for the wise: --To discern faces in judgment is not good.

Whoso is saying to the wicked, `Thou art righteous,' Peoples execrate him--nations abhor him.

And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.

Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.

Prepare in an out-place thy work, And make it ready in the field--go afterwards, Then thou hast built thy house.

Be not a witness for nought against thy neighbour, Or thou hast enticed with thy lips.

Say not, `As he did to me, so I do to him, I render to each according to his work.'