16. Whoever obeys the commands protects his life.Whoever is careless in what he does will die.
17. Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord.The Lord will reward you for what you have done.
18. Correct your son while there is still hope.Do not help him destroy himself.
19. A person who is always getting angry will pay for it.If you help him, you will have to do it again and again.
20. Listen to advice and accept correction.Then in the end you will be wise.
21. People can make many different plans.But only the Lord’s plan will happen.
22. People want others to be loyal.So it is better to be poor than to be a liar.
23. Those who respect the Lord will liveand be content, unbothered by trouble.
24. The lazy person may put his hand in the dish,but he won’t lift the food to his mouth!
25. Whip a person who makes fun of wisdom, and then foolish people will learn how to think.Just correct a smart man, and he will gain knowledge.
26. A son who robs his father and sends away his motherbrings shame and disgrace on himself.