18. Stupidity leads to foolishness;be clever and learn.
19. The wicked will come crawlingto those who obey God.
20. You have no friendsif you are poor,but you have lots of friendsif you are rich.
21. It's wrong to hate others,but God blesses everyonewho is kind to the poor.
22. It's a mistaketo make evil plans,but you will have loyal friendsif you want to do right.
23. Hard work is worthwhile,but empty talkwill make you poor.
24. Wisdom can make you rich,but foolishness leadsto more foolishness.
25. An honest witnesscan save your life,but liars can't be trusted.
26. If you respect the Lord,you and your childrenhave a strong fortress
27. and a life-giving fountainthat keeps you safefrom deadly traps.
28. Rulers of powerful nationsare held in honour;rulers of weak nationsare nothing at all.
29. It's clever to be patient,but it's stupidto lose your temper.
30. It's healthy to be content,but envy can eat you up.
31. If you ill-treat the poor,you insult your Creator;if you are kind to them,you show him respect.
32. In times of troublethe wicked are destroyed,but even at deaththe innocent have faith.
33. Wisdom is found in the mindsof people with good sense,but fools don't know it.
34. Doing right brings honourto a nation,but sin brings disgrace.
35. Kings reward servantswho act wisely,but they punish thosewho act foolishly.