23
There is that is hindered from sinning through want, and in his rest he shall be pricked.
24
There is that will destroy his own soul through shamefacedness, and by occasion of an unwise person he will destroy it: and by respect of person he will destroy himself.
25
There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
26
A lie is a foul blot in a man, and yet it will be continually in the mouth of men without discipline.
27
A thief is better than a man that is always lying: but both of them shall inherit destruction.
28
The manners of lying men are without honour: and their confusion is with them without ceasing.
29
A wise man shall advance himself with his words, and a prudent man shall please the great ones.
30
He that tilleth his land shall make a high heap of corn: and he that worketh justice shall be exalted: and he that pleaseth great men shall escape iniquity.
31
Presents and gifts blind the eyes of judges, and make them dumb in the mouth, so that they cannot correct.
32
Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is not seen: what profit is there in them both?
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Better is he that hideth his folly, than the man that hideth his wisdom.