13. Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor,he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
14. A gift in secret pacifies anger;and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
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 understandingshall 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 kindnessfinds 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 tonguekeeps his soul from troubles.
24. The proud and arrogant man, “scoffer” is his name;he works in the arrogance of pride.