17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
18. Plans are established by counsel;by wise guidance wage war.
19. Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets;therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.
20. If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.
21. An inheritance gained hastily in the beginningwill not be blessed in the end.