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.
25. Beat a scoffer, and the simple is made wise; And reprove one who has understanding, And he discerns knowledge.
26. He who plunders a father, Chases away his mother, Is a son causing shame and bringing reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear discipline, And you shall stray from the words of knowledge.