14. A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
15. To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
16. A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
17. Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
18. The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
19. Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
20. A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21. Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22. A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
23. Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
24. Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
25. The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
26. All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
28. A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
29. A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright--he prepareth his way.
30. There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.