13. Whosoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself but shall not be heard.
14. A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the bosom strong wrath.
15. It is joy to the just to do judgment, but it shall be destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16. The man that wanders out of the way of wisdom shall end up in the congregation of the dead.
17. He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
21. He that follows after righteousness and mercy shall find life, righteousness, and honour.
22. The wise man took the city of the mighty and cast down its strength in which it trusted.
23. Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in proud wrath.
25. The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26. There is one who covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and keeps on giving.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination; how much more, when he brings it with lewdness?
28. The false witness shall perish, but the man that hears shall stand fast in his word.