13. You can expect wise people to speak with understanding.But people without wisdom can expect to be punished.
14. Wise people don’t tell everything they know.But a foolish person talks too much and is ruined.
15. Having lots of money protects the rich.But having no money destroys the poor.
16. Good people are rewarded with life.But evil people are paid back with punishment.
17. The person who accepts correction is on the way to life.But the person who ignores correction will be ruined.
18. Whoever hides his hate is a liar.Whoever tells lies is a fool.
19. If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin.If you are wise, you will keep quiet.
20. The words of a good person are like pure silver.But an evil person’s thoughts are worth little.
21. A good person’s words will help many others.But a foolish person dies because he doesn’t have wisdom.
22. The Lord’s blessing brings wealth.And with it comes no sorrow.
23. A foolish person enjoys doing wrong.But a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
24. An evil person will get what he fears most.But a good person will receive what he wants most.
25. A storm will blow the evil person away.But a good person will always be safe.
26. A lazy person brings trouble to the one he works for.He bothers others like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.