16. The wise fears and turns away from evil, But a fool rushes on and is reckless.
17. He who is impatient acts foolishly, And a man who plans wickedness is hated.
18. The simple shall inherit folly, But the clever are crowned with knowledge.
19. The evil ones shall bow before the good, And the wrong ones at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor is hated even by his own neighbour, But the rich has many friends.
21. He who despises his neighbour sins; But he who shows favour to the poor, O blessed is he.
22. Do not those who plan evil go astray? But kindness and truth are to those who plan good.
23. In all labour there is profit, But talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools is folly.
25. A true witness saves lives, But he who breathes out lies is a betrayer.
26. In the fear of יהוה is strong trust, And His children have a place of refuge.
27. The fear of יהוה is a fountain of life, To turn away from the snares of death.