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.