20. Hear counsel, and receive chastening that thou may be wise in thy old age.
21. There are many thoughts in the heart of man; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord shall stand.
22. Contentment is unto men to show mercy, but it is better to do it unto the poor than to the liar.
23. The fear of the Lord is unto life, and he that has it shall live satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24. The slothful man hides his hand in his bosom and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25. Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent, and reproving one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.
26. He that steals from his father and chases away his mother is a son that causes shame and brings reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear the teaching that induces one to deviate from the reasons of wisdom.