13. Whoever rejects what he is taught will pay for it.But whoever does what he is told will be rewarded.
14. The teaching of a wise person gives life.It is like a fountain of water that can save people from death.
15. People with good understanding will be liked.But the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.
16. Every wise person acts with good sense.But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.
17. A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble.But a trustworthy one makes everything right.
18. A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced.But a person who accepts correction will be honored.
19. It is so good when wishes come true.But foolish people still refuse to stop doing evil.
20. Whoever spends time with wise people will become wise.But whoever makes friends with fools will suffer.
21. Trouble always comes to sinners.But good people enjoy success.
22. Good people’s wealth will be inherited by their grandchildren.And a sinner’s wealth will be saved for good people.
23. A poor man’s field might have plenty of food.But unfair people steal it from him.