20. Hear counsel and receive instruction,that you may be wise in your latter days.
21. There are many plans in a man’s heart,nevertheless the counsel of the Lord will stand.
22. The desire of a man is his kindness,and a poor man is better than a liar.
23. The fear of the Lord tends to life,and he who has it will abide satisfied; he will not be visited with evil.
24. A slothful man hides his hand in his bowl,and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25. Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware;and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26. He who mistreats his father and chases away his motheris a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear the instructionthat causes to err from the words of knowledge.