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.