18. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
21. He that follows after righteousness and mercy shall find life, righteousness, and honour.
22. The wise man took the city of the mighty and cast down its strength in which it trusted.
23. Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in proud wrath.
25. The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26. There is one who covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and keeps on giving.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination; how much more, when he brings it with lewdness?
28. The false witness shall perish, but the man that hears shall stand fast in his word.
29. The wicked man hardens his face, but as for the upright, he orders his ways.
30. There is no wisdom nor intelligence nor counsel against the Lord.