15. Laziness makes one fall into a deep sleep, And an idle being suffers hunger.
16. He who guards the command guards his life, He who despises His ways dies.
17. He who shows favour to the poor lends to יהוה, And He repays his deed.
18. Discipline your son because there is expectation, And do not set your being on his destruction.
19. One of great wrath bears punishment; For if you rescue him, You only have to do it again.
20. Listen to counsel and accept discipline, So that you are wise in your latter end.
21. Many are the plans in a man’s heart, But it is the counsel of יהוה that stands.
22. What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar.
23. The fear of יהוה leads to life, And he remains satisfied, He is not visited by evil.
24. A lazy one buries his hand in a dish, And does not bring it back to his mouth.