17. A person of kindness rewards himself, but a cruel person harms his own flesh.
18. The wicked earns deceptive gain, but he who sows righteousness, a true reward.
19. He who is steadfast in righteousness is to life as he who pursues evil is to death.
20. An abomination of Yahweh are the crooked of heart, but his delight are those with blameless ways.
21. Rest assured, the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
22. A ring of gold in the snout of a pig is a woman who is beautiful but without discretion.
23. The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked, wrath.
24. There is one who gives yet grows richer, but he who withholds what is right only finds need.
25. A person of blessing will be enriched, and he who gives water also will be refreshed.
26. He who withholds grain, the people curse him, but a blessing is for the head of him who sells.
27. He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who inquires of evil, it will come to him.
28. He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall, but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.
29. He who brings trouble to his household, he will inherit wind, and a fool will serve the wise of heart.
30. The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who captures souls is wise.
31. If the righteous on earth will be repaid, how much more the wicked and sinner.