16. Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
17. A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
18. Whoso is refusing instruction--poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
19. A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools [is]: Turn from evil.
20. Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
21. Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.
22. A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous [is] the sinner's wealth.
23. Abundance of food--the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.
24. Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.