Proverbs 24:24-34

24Whoever says to the wicked, "You are in the right," will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,

25but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them.

26Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.

27Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.

28Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

29Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done."

30I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense,

31and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.

32Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction.

33A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

34and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.