14. A secret gift soothes anger,and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
15. Justice executed is a joy to the righteousbut a terror to those who practice iniquity.
16. The man who strays from the way of wisdomwill come to restin the assembly of the departed spirits.
17. The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man;whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
18. The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,and the treacherous, for the upright.
19. Better to live in a wildernessthan with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.
20. Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,but a foolish man consumes them.
21. The one who pursues righteousness and faithful lovewill find life, righteousness, and honor.
22. A wise person went up against a city of warriorsand brought down its secure fortress.
23. The one who guards his mouth and tonguekeeps himself out of trouble.
24. The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”acts with excessive pride.
25. A slacker’s craving will kill himbecause his hands refuse to work.
26. He is filled with craving all day long,but the righteous give and don’t hold back.
27. The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable —how much more sowhen he brings it with ulterior motives!
28. A lying witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak successfully.