22. A man who won't share what he has wants to get rich. He doesn't know he is going to be poor.
23. It is better to warn a man than to pretend to praise him. In the end he will be more pleased with you.
24. Anyone who steals from his parents and says, "It's not wrong," is just like a man who destroys.
25. A person who always wants more stirs up fights. But anyone who trusts in the Lord will succeed.
26. Anyone who trusts in himself is foolish. But a person who lives wisely is kept safe.
27. Those who give to poor people will have everything they need. But those who close their eyes to the poor will be under many curses.