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.
25. The desire of the sluggard kills him,for his hands refuse to labor.
26. All day long he craves and craves,but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
28. A false witness will perish,but the word of a man who hears will endure.
29. A wicked man puts on a bold face,but the upright gives thought to his ways.
30. No wisdom, no understanding, no counselcan avail against the Lord.