24. What wise people do leads to life here on earth and stops them from going down to the place of death.
25. The Lord destroys a proud man’s house but protects a widow’s property.
26. The Lord hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with kind words.
27. Whoever takes money to do wrong invites disaster. Refuse such gifts, and you will live.
28. Good people think before they answer, but the wicked do not, and what they say causes trouble.
29. The Lord is far away from the wicked, but he always hears the prayers of those who do what is right.
30. A smile makes people happy. Good news makes them feel better.
31. To be counted among the wise, you must learn to accept helpful criticism.
32. If you refuse to be corrected, you are only hurting yourself. Listen to criticism, and you will gain understanding.
33. Wisdom teaches you to respect the Lord. You must be humbled before you can be honored.