18. The simple inherit folly; but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19. The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous man.
20. He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
21. He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
22. Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
23. In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.
25. A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.
26. In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27. The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
28. In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
29. He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30. A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31. He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
32. The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, even in his death.