24 He awho says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
bPeoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him;
25 But ato those who reprove the wicked, it will be pleasant,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
26 He kisses the lips
Who responds with right words.
27 Establish your work outside
And amake it ready for yourself in the field;
And afterwards, you shall build your house.
28 Do not be a awitness against your neighbor without cause,
Nor bdeceive with your lips.
29 aDo not say, “As he did to me so I shall do to him;
I will render to the man according to his work.”
30 I passed by the field of the sluggard
And by the vineyard of the man alacking a heart of wisdom,
31 And behold, it was completely aovergrown with thistles;
bNettles have covered its surface,
And its stone cwall has been torn down.
32 And I beheld, I set my heart upon it;
I saw, I received discipline.
33 “aA little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to rest,”
34 Then your poverty will come as a robber
And your want like an armed man.