12. The Lord watches over everyonewho shows good sense,but he frustrates the plansof deceitful liars.
13. Don't be so lazy that you say,“If I go to work,a lion will eat me!”
14. The words of a bad womanare like a deep pit;if you make the Lord angry,you will fall right in.
15. All children are foolish,but firm correctionwill make them change.
16. Cheat the poor to make profitor give gifts to the rich—either way you lose.
17. Here are some sayingsof people with wisdom,so listen carefullyas I teach.