18. Wicked people become a ransom for righteous people,and treacherous people will take the place of decent people.
19. Better to live in a desertthan with a quarreling and angry woman.
20. Costly treasure and wealth are in the home of a wise person,but a fool devours them.
21. Whoever pursues righteousness and mercywill find life, righteousness, and honor.
22. A wise man attacks a city of warriorsand pulls down the strong defenses in which they trust.
23. Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
24. An arrogant, conceited person is called a mocker.His arrogance knows no limits.
25. The desire of a lazy person will kill himbecause his hands refuse to work.
26. All day long he feels greedy,but a righteous person gives and does not hold back.
27. The sacrifice of wicked people is disgusting,especially if they bring it with evil intent.