14. A gift given in secret subdues anger,and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
15. Doing justice brings joy to the righteousand terror to those who do evil.
16. The one who wanders from the way of wisdomwill end up in the company of the departed.
17. The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person;whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich.
18. The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright.
19. It is better to live in a desert landthan with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.
20. There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise,but a foolish person devours all he has.
21. The one who pursues righteousness and lovefinds life, bounty, and honor.
22. The wise person can scale the city of the mightyand bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
23. The one who guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his life from troubles.
24. A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,”acts with overbearing pride.
25. What the sluggard desires will kill him,for his hands refuse to work.
26. All day long he craves greedily,but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
27. The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination;how much more when he brings it with evil intent!
28. A lying witness will perish,but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.
29. A wicked person shows boldness with his face,but as for the upright, he discerns his ways.
30. There is no wisdom and there is no understanding,and there is no counsel against the Lord.
31. A horse is prepared for the day of battle,but the victory is from the Lord.