19 ²⁰ All wisdom is the fear of the Lord,
and in all wisdom there is the fulfilment of the law.
19 ²² But the knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom,
nor is there prudence where sinners take counsel.
19 ²³ There is a cleverness which is abominable,
but there is a fool who merely lacks wisdom.
19 ²⁴ Better is the God-fearing man who lacks intelligence,
than the highly prudent man who transgresses the law.
19 ²⁵ There is a cleverness which is scrupulous but unjust,
and there are people who distort kindness to gain a verdict.
19 ²⁶ There is a rascal bowed down in mourning,
but inwardly he is full of deceit.
19 ²⁷ He hides his face and pretends not to hear;
but where no one notices, he will forestall you.
19 ²⁸ And if by lack of strength he is prevented from sinning,
he will do evil when he finds an opportunity.
19 ²⁹ A man is known by his appearance,
and a sensible man is known by his face,
when you meet him.
19 ³⁰ A man's attire and open-mouthed laughter,
and a man's manner of walking,
show what he is.