⁹ A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.

²³ It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And `so is' wisdom to a man of understanding.

¹⁸ That they said to you, In the last time there shall be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts.

¹⁷ for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

¹⁸ For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

²⁰ So is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness.

¹⁸ As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

¹⁵ Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

² A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

³⁵ For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.

⁴ So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.

²² How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

⁷ What man is like Job, Who drinketh up scoffing like water,

⁸ Who goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, And walketh with wicked men?

⁹ For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing That he should delight himself with God.

¹⁶ How much less one that is abominable and corrupt, A man that drinketh iniquity like water!