14. A gift in secret will avert anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
15. It is a joy to the righteous to do justice, but dismay to those who do evil.
16. Whoever wanders from the way of understanding, in the assembly of the dead he will rest.
17. A man of want is he who loves pleasure; he who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
18. A ransom for the righteous is the wicked, and the faithless instead of the upright.
19. Better to live in a land of wilderness than with a wife of quarrels and provocation.
20. Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise, but the foolish person will devour them.
21. He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22. To a city of warriors, the wise ascends, and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
23. He who guards his mouth and his tongue, he guards his life from danger.
24. The proud, haughty one: “scoffer” is his name; he acts with arrogance of pride.
25. The craving of a lazy person will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.
26. All day he craves a craving, but the righteous will give and not hold back.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!
28. A false witness will perish, but a man who listens will testify with success.