14. The sin of adultery is a trap, and the Lord gets very angry with those who fall into it.
15. Children do foolish things, but if you punish them, they will learn not to do them.
16. These two things will make you poor: hurting the poor to make yourself rich and giving gifts to the rich.
17. Listen carefully to these words from the wise. Pay attention to what I have learned.
18. It will be good for you to remember these words and have them ready when they are needed.
19. I will teach you these things now. I want you to trust the Lord.
20. I have written 30 sayings for you. These are words of advice and wisdom.
21. They will teach you things that you can know for sure to be true. Then you can give good answers to the one who sent you.
22. It is easy to steal from the poor, but don’t do it. And don’t take advantage of them in court.
23. The Lord is on their side. He supports the poor, and he will take from those who take from them.
24. Don’t be friends with people who become angry easily. Don’t stay around quick-tempered people.
25. If you do, you may learn to be like them. Then you will have the same problems they do.