14. House and riches are the inheritance from fathers, but the prudent wife is from the Lord.
15. Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and the negligent soul shall suffer hunger.
16. He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul, but he that despises his ways shall die.
17. He that gives unto the poor lends unto the Lord, and he will give him his reward.
18. Chasten thy son while there is hope, but do not stir up thy soul to destroy him.
19. A man of great wrath shall suffer the consequences, for even if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20. Hear counsel, and receive chastening that thou may be wise in thy old age.
21. There are many thoughts in the heart of man; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord shall stand.
22. Contentment is unto men to show mercy, but it is better to do it unto the poor than to the liar.
23. The fear of the Lord is unto life, and he that has it shall live satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24. The slothful man hides his hand in his bosom and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25. Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent, and reproving one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.
26. He that steals from his father and chases away his mother is a son that causes shame and brings reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear the teaching that induces one to deviate from the reasons of wisdom.