11. The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans.
12. Hatred causes arguments, but love overlooks all wrongs.
13. Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson.
14. Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves.
15. Wealth protects the rich, but poverty destroys the poor.
16. What good people do brings life, but wicked people produce only sin.
17. Those who accept correction show others how to live. Those who reject correction lead others the wrong way.
18. People sometimes lie to hide their hatred, but saying bad things about someone is even more foolish.
19. A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.
20. Words from good people are like pure silver, but thoughts from the wicked are worthless.
21. Good people say things that help others, but the wicked die from a lack of understanding.
22. It is the Lord’S blessing that brings wealth, and no hard work can add to it.
23. Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom.
24. The wicked will be defeated by what they fear, but good people will get what they want.
25. The wicked are destroyed when trouble comes, but good people stand strong forever.
26. Sending a lazy person to do anything is as irritating as vinegar on your teeth or smoke in your eyes.