15. A ruler who ill-treats the pooris like a roaring lionor a bear hunting for food.
16. A heartless leader is a fool,but anyone who refusesto get rich by cheating otherswill live a long time.
17. Don't give help to murderers!Make them stay on the runfor as long as they live.
18. Honesty will keep you safe,but everyone who is crookedwill suddenly fall.
19. Work hard, and you will havea lot of food;waste time, and you will havea lot of trouble.
20. God blesses his loyal people,but punishes all who wantto get rich quick.
21. It isn't right to be unfair,but some people can be bribedwith only a piece of bread.
22. Don't be selfishand eager to get rich—you will end up worse offthan you can imagine.
23. Honest correctionis appreciatedmore than flattery.
24. If you cheat your parentsand don't think it's wrong,you are a common thief.
25. Selfish people cause trouble,but you will live a full lifeif you trust the Lord.
26. Only fools would trustwhat they alone think,but if you live by wisdom,you will do all right.