20. People who can be trusted will have many blessings, but those who are just trying to get rich in a hurry will be punished.
21. It is wrong for a judge to support someone simply because he knows them. But some judges will change their decisions for the price of a loaf of bread.
22. Selfish people only want to get rich. They do not realize that they are very close to being poor.
23. Correct someone, and later they will thank you. That is much better than just saying something to be nice.
24. Someone might steal from their parents and say, “I did nothing wrong.” But that person is as bad as an enemy who smashes everything in the house.
25. Greedy people might sue you in court, but those who trust the Lord are rewarded.
26. It is foolish to be too confident. Those who ask for advice are wise and will escape disaster.
27. Whoever gives to the poor will have plenty. Whoever refuses to help them will get nothing but curses.
28. When the wicked rise to power, everyone hides. When they are defeated, good people multiply.