11. Lives of careless wrongdoing are tumbledown shacks;holy living builds soaring cathedrals.
12-13. There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough;look again—it leads straight to hell.Sure, those people appear to be having a good time,but all that laughter will end in heartbreak.
14. A mean person gets paid back in meanness,a gracious person in grace.
15. The gullible believe anything they’re told;the prudent sift and weigh every word.
16. The wise watch their steps and avoid evil;fools are headstrong and reckless.
17. The hotheaded do things they’ll later regret;the coldhearted get the cold shoulder.
18. Foolish dreamers live in a world of illusion;wise realists plant their feet on the ground.
19. Eventually, evil will pay tribute to good;the wicked will respect God-loyal people.
20. An unlucky loser is shunned by all,but everyone loves a winner.
21. It’s criminal to ignore a neighbor in need,but compassion for the poor—what a blessing!
22. Isn’t it obvious that conspirators lose out,while the thoughtful win love and trust?
23. Hard work always pays off;mere talk puts no bread on the table.
24. The wise accumulate wisdom;fools get stupider by the day.
25. Souls are saved by truthful witnessand betrayed by the spread of lies.
26. The Fear-of-God builds up confidence,and makes a world safe for your children.