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.
23. Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.