13. Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
16. Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
17. A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
19. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20. Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
21. Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
22. A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
23. Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.