20There is more hope for a fool

than for someone who speaks without thinking.

21A servant pampered from childhood

will become a rebel.

22An angry person starts fights;

a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.

23Pride ends in humiliation,

while humility brings honor.

24If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.

You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.

25Fearing people is a dangerous trap,

but trusting the Lord means safety.

26Many seek the ruler’s favor,

but justice comes from the Lord.

27The righteous despise the unjust;

the wicked despise the godly.