17. Giving help to the poor is like loaning money to the Lord. He will pay you back for your kindness.
18. Discipline your children while there is still hope. Avoiding it can be deadly.
19. People who are quick to become angry must pay the price. Protect them from punishment, and they become worse.
20. Listen to advice and accept discipline; then you, too, will become wise.
21. People might make many plans, but what the Lord says is what will happen.
22. People want a friend they can trust. It is better to be poor than to be a liar.
23. Respect the Lord and you will have a good life, one that is satisfying and free from trouble.
24. Some people are too lazy to take care of themselves. They will not even lift the food from their plate to their mouth.