16. He who guards commandments guards his life; he who is careless of his ways will be killed.
17. He who lends to Yahweh is he who is kind to the poor, and his benefits he will repay to him.
18. Discipline your child, for there is hope, but on his destruction do not set your desire.
19. A hot-tempered person pays a penalty; if you rescue him, you will do it yet again.
20. Listen to advice and accept instruction so that you will gain wisdom for your future.
21. Many plans are in the heart of a man, but the purpose of Yahweh will be established.
22. The craving of a man is his steadfast loyalty, and it is better to be poor than a liar.
23. Fear of Yahweh leads to life; he who is filled with it will rest—he will not suffer harm.
24. A lazy person buries his hand in the dish, and even to his mouth he will not bring it back.
25. The scoffer you shall strike, and the simple, may they learn prudence, and reprove the intelligent and he will gain knowledge.
26. He who does violence to a father, he who chases away a mother, is a child who causes shame and brings reproach.
27. Cease to listen to instruction, my child, and you will stray from sayings of knowledge.