13. Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poorwill himself call out and not be answered.
14. A gift in secret averts anger,and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
15. When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
16. One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17. Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man;he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18. The wicked is a ransom for the righteous,and the traitor for the upright.
19. It is better to live in a desert landthan with a quarrelsome and fretful woman.
20. Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling,but a foolish man devours it.
21. Whoever pursues righteousness and kindnesswill find life, righteousness, and honor.
22. A wise man scales the city of the mightyand brings down the stronghold in which they trust.