17. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,and he will repay him for his deed.
18. Discipline your son, for there is hope;do not set your heart on putting him to death.
19. A man of great wrath will pay the penalty,for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.
20. Listen to advice and accept instruction,that you may gain wisdom in the future.
21. Many are the plans in the mind of a man,but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
22. What is desired in a man is steadfast love,and a poor man is better than a liar.
23. The fear of the Lord leads to life,and whoever has it rests satisfied;he will not be visited by harm.
24. The sluggard buries his hand in the dishand will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25. Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26. He who does violence to his father and chases away his motheris a son who brings shame and reproach.