12. An evil person tries to hidebehind evil;good people are like treeswith deep roots.
13. We trap ourselvesby telling lies,but we stay out of troubleby living right.
14. We are rewarded or punishedfor what we say and do.
15. Fools think they knowwhat is best,but a sensible personlistens to advice.
16. Losing your temper is foolish;ignoring an insult is sensible.
17. An honest persontells the truth in court,but a dishonest persontells nothing but lies.
18. Sharp words cut like a sword,but words of wisdom heal.
19. Truth will last for ever;lies are soon found out.
20. An evil mind is deceitful,but gentle thoughtsbring happiness.
21. Good people never have trouble,but troublemakershave more than enough.
22. The Lord hates every liar,but he is the friend of allwho can be trusted.
23. Be sensible and don't telleverything you know—only fools spreadfoolishness everywhere.