14. A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.
15. It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16. The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the dead.
17. He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18. The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20. There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22. A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.