17. A kind person is doing himself a favor.But a cruel person brings trouble on himself.
18. An evil person really gains nothing from what he earns.But a good person will surely be rewarded.
19. Those who are truly good will live.But those who chase after evil will die.
20. The Lord hates those with evil hearts.But he is pleased with those who are innocent.
21. You can be sure that evil people will be punished.But those who do what is right will not be punished.
22. A beautiful woman without good senseis like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.
23. The wishes of those who do right will come true.But the hopes of the wicked will be defeated by God’s anger.
24. Some people give much but get back even more.But others don’t give what they should, and they end up poor.
25. A person who gives to others will get richer.Whoever helps others will himself be helped.
26. People curse someone who keeps all the grain for himself.But they bless a person who is willing to sell it.
27. Whoever looks for good will find kindness.But whoever looks for evil will find trouble.
28. Those who trust in riches will be ruined.But a good person will be as healthy as a green leaf.
29. Whoever brings trouble to his family will be left with nothing but the wind.And a foolish person will become a servant to the wise.
30. As a tree makes fruit, a good person gives life to others.The wise person shows others how to be wise.