15. It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16. The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17. He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18. The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20. There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
21. He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23. Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.