20. There is more hope for a foolthan for someone who speakswithout thinking.
21. Slaves you treat kindlyfrom their childhoodwill cause you sorrow.
22. A person with a quick temperstirs up argumentsand commits a lot of sins.
23. Too much pride brings disgrace;humility leads to honour.
24. If you take part in a crimeyou are your worst enemy,because even under oathyou can't tell the truth.
25. Don't fall into the trapof being a coward—trust the Lord,and you will be safe.
26. Many try to make friendswith a ruler,but justice comesfrom the Lord.
27. Good people and criminalscan't stand each other.