Proverbs 24:23-34 - More Sayings Of The Wise
23 These [sayings] are also for the wise: {Partiality} in judgment is not good. 24 Whoever says to the guilty, "You are righteous," the people will curse him; the nations will abhor him. 25 But they who rebuke will have delight, and upon them blessings of goodness will come.
26 He will kiss [the] lips, he who gives an honest answer.
27 Prepare your work in the street and get it ready for yourself in the field; afterward, then you shall build your house.
28 Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor nor deceive with your lips. 29 Do not say, "Just as he has done to me, so shall I do to him; I will pay back the man according to his deed."
30 I passed by the field of a lazy person, and over the vineyard of a person lacking {sense}; 31 and behold, it was overgrown--all of it was covered [with] thorns, its surface with nettles, and {its stone wall} was broken down. 32 Then I myself saw and my heart considered; I looked, and I took hold of instruction: 33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands for rest, 34 and your poverty will come running, and your lack like an armed warrior.