17. A man of want is he who loves pleasure; he who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
18. A ransom for the righteous is the wicked, and the faithless instead of the upright.
19. Better to live in a land of wilderness than with a wife of quarrels and provocation.
20. Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise, but the foolish person will devour them.
21. He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
22. To a city of warriors, the wise ascends, and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
23. He who guards his mouth and his tongue, he guards his life from danger.