15. A foolish person thinks he is doing right.But a wise person listens to advice.
16. A foolish person quickly shows that he is upset.But a wise person ignores an insult.
17. An honest witness tells the truth.But a dishonest witness tells lies.
18. Careless words stab like a sword.But wise words bring healing.
19. Truth will last forever.But lies last only a moment.
20. Those who plan evil mean to lie.But those who plan peace will be happy.
21. No harm comes to a good person.But an evil person’s life is full of trouble.
22. The Lord hates those who tell lies.But he is pleased with those who do what they promise.
23. A wise person keeps what he knows to himself.But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.
24. Hard workers will become leaders.But those who are lazy will be slaves.
25. Worry makes a person feel as if he is carrying a heavy load.But a kind word cheers up a person.
26. A good person takes advice from his friends.But an evil person is easily led to do wrong.
27. A lazy person catches no food to cook.But a hard worker will have great wealth.
28. Doing what is right is the way to life.But there is another way that leads to death.