14. Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.
15. The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.
16. The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked, unto sin.
17. The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.
18. Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.
19. In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.
20. The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.
21. The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.
22. The blessing of the Lord maketh men rich: neither shall affliction be joined to them.
23. A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.
24. That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given.
25. As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.
26. As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.