21. Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.
22. A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.
23. Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.
24. Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, "This is not a sin," is the associate of a murderer.
25. Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.
26. Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.
27. Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.