Proverbs 24:24-34 ▼

24 He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Peoples will curse him, nations will be indignant with him;

25 But to 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 make it ready for yourself in the field; And afterwards, you shall build your house.

28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, Nor deceive with your lips.

29 Do 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 lacking a heart of wisdom,

31 And behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; Nettles have covered its surface, And its stone wall has been torn down.

32 And I beheld, I set my heart upon it; I saw, I received discipline.

33 “A 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.