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.