16. Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence, but the fool will display folly.
17. A messenger of wickedness will fall into trouble, but an envoy of the faithful brings healing.
18. Poverty and disgrace belong to him who ignores instruction, but he who guards reproof will be honored.
19. A desire fulfilled will be sweet to the soul, but an abomination of fools is turning from evil.
20. Walk with the wise and be wise, but as for the companion of fools, he will suffer harm.
21. Misfortune will pursue sinners, but the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.