12. The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked,but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
13. Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor,he also will cry himself, but will not be heard.
14. A gift in secret pacifies anger,and a concealed bribe strong wrath.
15. It is joy to the just to do justice,but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
16. The man who wanders out of the way of understandingwill remain in the congregation of the dead.
17. He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18. The wicked will be a ransom for the righteous,and the transgressor for the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in the wildernessthan with a contentious and angry woman.
20. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise,but a foolish man squanders it.
21. He who follows after righteousness and mercyfinds life, righteousness, and honor.