16. A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
17. He that is soon angry will deal foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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.
20. The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21. He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
22. Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23. In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches: but the folly of fools is only folly.
25. A true witness delivereth souls: but he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
26. In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.