17. He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,and a crafty man is hated.
18. The simple inherit folly,but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19. The evil bow down before the good,and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor,but the rich person has many friends.
21. He who despises his neighbor sins,but he is blessed who has pity on the poor.
22. Don’t they go astray who plot evil?But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23. In all hard work there is profit,but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches,but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25. A truthful witness saves souls,but a false witness is deceitful.
26. In the fear of the Lord is a secure fortress,and he will be a refuge for his children.
27. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,turning people from the snares of death.
28. In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29. He who is slow to anger has great understanding,but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30. The life of the body is a heart at peace,but envy rots the bones.