16. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction.
17. It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
18. A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.
19. The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense.
20. A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother.
21. Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order.
22. Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.
23. A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
24. The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.
25. The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.
26. Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.
27. Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil.
28. The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
29. The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just.
30. The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones.
31. The ear that listens to the reproofs of life shall abide in the midst of the wise.
32. Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart.