19. Gossips reveal secrets;don’t associate with those who talk too much.
20. Those who curse their father or mother—their lamp will be snuffed out when it becomes dark.
21. Inheritance gained quickly at firstwon’t bless later on.
22. Don’t say, "I’ll repay the evildoer!"Wait for the Lord, and he will save you.
23. The Lord detests false weights;deceptive scales aren’t right.
24. A person’s steps are from the Lord;how then can people understand their path?
25. It is a snare to say rashly, "It is holy,"and only reflect after making the promise.