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.
24. “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty manwho acts with arrogant pride.