18. He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.
19. The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.
21. Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.
22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
23. A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
24. The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
25. Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
26. He who ignores a loss for the sake of a friend is just. But the way of the impious will deceive them.
27. The dishonest will not discover gain. But the substance of a man will be like precious gold.
28. In the path of justice, there is life. But the devious way leads to death.