15. It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16. A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18. The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19. As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20. The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in their way are his delight.
21. Hand for hand! an evil man shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22. A fair woman who is without discretion, is as a gold ring in a swine's snout.
23. The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.