12. One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to their ruin.
13. Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.
14. A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
15. It is joy to a righteous man to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
16. The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.
17. He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18. The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous man in the stead of the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.
20. There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22. A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24. Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
25. The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work: