Proverbs 24:23-34 - More Sayings Of The Wise
23 These are also the sayings of the wise. It is not good to have respect of any person in judgment. 24 He that sayeth unto the ungodly, "Thou art righteous," him shall the people curse; yea, the commonality shall abhor him. 25 But they that rebuke the ungodly shall be commended, and a rich blessing shall come upon them.
26 He maketh himself to be well loved, that giveth a good answer.
27 First, make up thy work that is without, and look well unto that which thou hast in the field, and then build thine house.
28 Be no false witness against thy neighbour, and hurt him not with thy lips. 29 Say not, "I will handle him, even as he hath dealt with me, and will reward every man according to his deeds."
30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyards of the foolish man. 31 And lo, it was all covered with nettles, and stood full of thistles, and the stone wall was broken down. 32 This I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and took it for a warning. 33 Yea, sleep on still a little, slumber a little, fold thine hands together yet a little; 34 so shall poverty come unto thee as one that travaileth by the way, and necessity like a weaponed man.