15. Don't go with people like that, my child. Stay away from them.
16. They can't wait to do something bad. They're always ready to kill.
17. It does no good to spread a net when the bird you want to catch is watching,
18. but people like that are setting a trap for themselves, a trap in which they will die.
19. Robbery always claims the life of the robber — this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence.
20. Listen! Wisdom is calling out in the streets and market places,
21. calling loudly at the city gates and wherever people come together:
22. “Foolish people! How long do you want to be foolish? How long will you enjoy pouring scorn on knowledge? Will you never learn?
23. Listen when I reprimand you; I will give you good advice and share my knowledge with you.