11. The houses of wicked people will be destroyed,but the tents of decent people will continue to expand.
12. There is a way that seems right to a person,but eventually it ends in death.
13. Even while laughing a heart can ache,and joy can end in grief.
14. A heart that turns ⌊from God⌋ becomes bored with its own ways,but a good person is satisfied with God’s ways.
15. A gullible person believes anything,but a sensible person watches his step.
16. A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil,but a fool is careless and overconfident.
17. A short-tempered person acts stupidly,and a person who plots evil is hated.
18. Gullible people are gifted with stupidity,but sensible people are crowned with knowledge.
19. Evil people will bow to good people.Wicked people will bow at the gates of a righteous person.
20. A poor person is hated even by his neighbor,but a rich person is loved by many.
21. Whoever despises his neighbor sins,but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
22. Don’t those who stray plan what is evil,while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?
23. In hard work there is always something gained,but idle talk leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of wise people is their wealth.The stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!
25. An honest witness saves lives,but one who tells lies is dangerous.