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22 A man of wrath stirs up strife,
    and a man given to anger causes much transgression.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low,
    but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24 The partner of a thief hates his own life;
    he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

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22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
    and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.(A)

23 Pride brings a person low,(B)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.(C)

24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
    they are put under oath and dare not testify.(D)

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