14. They are always thinking upsomething cruel and evil,and they stir up trouble.
15. But they will be struckby sudden disasterand left without a hope.
16. There are six or sevenkinds of peoplethe Lord doesn't like:
17. Those who are too proudor tell lies or murder,
18. those who make evil plansor are quick to do wrong,
19. those who tell lies in courtor stir up troublein a family.
20. Obey the teachingof your parents—
21. always keep it in mindand never forget it.
22. Their teaching will guide youwhen you walk,protect you when you sleep,and talk to youwhen you are awake.
23. The Law of the Lord is a lamp,and its teachingsshine brightly.Correction and self-controlwill lead you through life.
24. They will protect youfrom the flattering wordsof someone else's wife.
25. Don't let yourself be attractedby the charm and lovely eyesof someone like that.
26. A woman who sells her lovecan be bought for as littleas the price of a meal.But making loveto another man's wifewill cost you everything.
27. If you carry burning coals,you burn your clothes;