20. Whoever curses his father or mother —his lamp will go out in deep darkness.
21. An inheritance gained prematurelywill not be blessed ultimately.
22. Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil! ” Wait on the Lord, and He will rescue you.
23. Differing weights are detestable to the Lord, and dishonest scales are unfair.
24. A man’s steps are determined by the Lord, so how can anyone understand his own way?
25. It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashlyand later to reconsider his vows.
26. A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27. The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life, searching the innermost parts.
28. Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;through loyalty he maintains his throne.
29. The glory of young men is their strength,and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
30. Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.