17. He who is short of temper will act foolishly, and the man who schemes will be hated.
18. The simple are adorned with folly, but the clever are crowned with knowledge.
19. The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the lovers of the rich are many.
21. He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but he who has mercy on the poor blesses him.
22. Have they not erred, those who plan evil? But loyalty and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23. In all toil, there is profit, but the talk of lips leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their wealth; the folly of fools is folly.
25. He who saves lives is a witness of truth, but he who utters lies is a betrayer.
26. In the fear of Yahweh, there is confidence of strength, and for his children, there will be refuge.