12. There is a way which seems just to a man, but its conclusion leads to death.
13. Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning occupies the limits of joy.
14. The foolish will be filled up by his own ways. And the good man shall be above him.
15. The innocent trust every word. The astute one considers his own steps. Nothing good will be for the deceitful son. But the wise servant shall act prosperously and his way will be set in order.
16. The wise fear, and so turn away from evil. The foolish leap ahead with confidence.
17. The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated.
18. The childish will possess foolishness, and the discerning will anticipate knowledge.
19. The evil will fall down before the good. And the impious will fall down before the gates of the just.
20. The pauper will be hated, even by his own neighbor. Yet truly, the friends of the wealthy are many.
21. Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy.
22. They wander astray who work evil. But mercy and truth prepare good things.
23. In every work, there shall be abundance. But where there are many words, there is often need.
24. The crown of the wise is their wealth. The senselessness of the foolish is imprudence.
25. A faithful witness frees souls. And the chameleon utters lies.
26. In the fear of the Lord is the faithfulness of strength, and there shall be hope for his sons.
27. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, so as to turn aside from the ruin of death.
28. In a multitude of people, there is dignity for the king. And in a paucity of people, there is disgrace for the prince.
29. Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.
30. The well-being of the heart is life for the flesh. But envy is decay for the bones.