16. A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18. The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19. He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20. They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21. Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22. As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
23. The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24. There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25. The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26. He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27. He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
28. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.