13. Laughter may hide sadness. When happiness is gone, sorrow is always there.
14. Bad people will get what they deserve. Good people will be rewarded for their deeds.
15. A fool will believe anything; sensible people watch their step.
16. Wise people are careful to stay out of trouble, but stupid people are careless and act too quickly.
17. People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.
18. Ignorant people get what their foolishness deserves, but the clever are rewarded with knowledge.
19. Evil people will have to bow down to the righteous and humbly beg their favour.
20. No one likes the poor, not even their neighbours, but the rich have many friends.
21. If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone.
22. You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good; if you work for evil, you are making a mistake.
23. Work and you will earn a living; if you sit around talking you will be poor.
24. Wise people are rewarded with wealth, but fools are known by their foolishness.