15. Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16. Everyone shrewd acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.
17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18. He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.
19. A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning away from evil.
20. He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21. Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23. The fallow field of the poor yields much food, but it is swept away by injustice.
24. He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent with discipline.
25. The righteous eats to his heart’s content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.