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.