13. Those who close their ears to the cries of the poorwill themselves call out but receive no answer.
14. A secret gift calms anger,and a hidden bribe removes furious wrath.
15. Acting justly is a joy to the righteous,but dreaded by those who do evil.
16. People who wander from the path of insightwill rest in the company of the dead.
17. Those who love pleasure end up poor;lovers of wine and oil won’t get rich.
18. The wicked are a ransom for the righteous;the treacherous will be punished in the place of the virtuous.
19. Better to live in a wildernessthan in a house with a contentious and angry woman.
20. Precious treasure and oil stay in the home of the wise,but fools swallow them up.
21. Those who pursue righteousness and kindnesswill find life, righteousness, and honor.
22. A wise person fought a city of warriorsand brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.
23. Those who guard their mouths and their tonguesguard themselves from trouble.
24. Incredibly proud—mockers are their name!Their conduct involves excessive pride.
25. The desires of the lazy will kill them,because their hands refuse to do anything.