12. Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,but a man with understanding keeps silent.
13. A gossip goes around revealing a secret,but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14. Without guidance, people fall,but with many counselors there is deliverance.
15. If someone puts up security for a stranger,he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
16. A gracious woman gains honor,but violent men gain only riches.
17. A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
18. The wicked man earns an empty wage,but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
19. Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death.
20. Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
21. Be assured that the wickedwill not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
22. A beautiful woman who rejects good senseis like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.
23. The desire of the righteous turns out well, but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.
24. One person gives freely,yet gains more; another withholds what is right,only to become poor.
25. A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of waterwill receive water.
26. People will curse anyone who hoards grain,but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.