18. The simple inherit folly,but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19. The evil bow before the good,and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor is hated even by his own neighbor,but the rich has many friends.
21. He who despises his neighbor sins,but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22. Do they not err who devise evil?But mercy and truth will be to those who devise good.
23. In all labor there is profit,but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches,but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25. A true witness delivers souls,but a deceitful witness speaks lies.