{22:22} so also a timid heart, and the thoughts of the senseless, will not withstand the forcefulness of fear.
{22:23} Despite a cowardly heart, the thoughts of the foolish will not fear any situation; yet neither will one who continues always in the precepts of God.
{22:24} He who jabs an eye produces tears. And he who jabs the heart produces understanding.
{22:25} He who throws a stone at birds will drive them away. So also, he who accuses his friend dissolves the friendship.
{22:26} But if you have drawn a sword against a friend, you should not despair; for there may be a way back.
{22:27} If you have opened a harsh mouth against a friend, you should not fear; for there may be a reconciliation. However, if there are accusations, or abuse, or arrogance, or the revealing of secrets, or a wound from deceitfulness, in all these cases, a friend will flee away.