Verse 24
A good man sets his affections on things above; his way leads directly thither.Verse 25
Pride is the ruin of multitudes. But those who are in affliction God will support.Verse 26
The thoughts of wicked men offend Him who knows the heart.Verse 27
The covetous man lets none of his family have rest or enjoyment. And greediness of gain often
tempts to projects that bring ruin.
Verse 28
A good man is proved to be a wise man by this; he governs his tongue well.Verse 29
God sets himself at a distance from those who set him at defiance.Verse 30
How delightful to the humbled soul to hear the good report of salvation by the Lord Jesus Christ!Verse 31
Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.Verse 32
Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong
the soul to please the body.
Verse 33
The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause
us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace
of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ.