14. Happy are those who are continually fearful,but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.
15. A wicked ruler over the pooris like a growling lion or a prowling bear.
16. A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,but one who hates unjust gain will live long.
17. If someone feels guilty about murder,don’t hold them back from fleeing to the pit.
18. Those who walk in innocence will be saved,but those who go on twisted paths will fall into the grave.
19. Those who work the land will have plenty to eat,but those with worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
20. Reliable people will have abundant blessings,but those with get-rich-quick schemes won’t go unpunished.
21. Those who show favoritism aren’t good;people do wrong for a crust of bread.
22. The stingy try to get rich fast,unaware that loss will come to them.
23. Those who correct someone will, in the end, find more favorthan those with flattering tongues.
24. Those who steal from their father and mother,and say, "It’s not a crime,"are friends of vandals.
25. Greedy people stir up conflict,but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.
26. Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools,but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe.
27. Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,but those who turn a blind eye will be greatly cursed.
28. When the wicked rise up, people hide,but when they are destroyed, the righteous multiply.