16. One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,but a fool is reckless and careless.
17. A man of quick temper acts foolishly,and a man of evil devices is hated.
18. The simple inherit folly,but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19. The evil bow down before the good,the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
21. Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner,but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
22. Do they not go astray who devise evil?Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
23. In all toil there is profit,but mere talk tends only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their wealth,but the folly of fools brings folly.
25. A truthful witness saves lives,but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.
26. In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,and his children will have a refuge.