16. Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.
17. Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
18. Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.
19. Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.
20. Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
21. There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
22. An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.
23. The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.
24. The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth.
25. When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.
26. Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy.
27. Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge.
28. An unjust witness ridicules judgment. And the mouth of the impious devours iniquity.