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.