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.
24. The proud, haughty one: “scoffer” is his name; he acts with arrogance of pride.
25. The craving of a lazy person will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.
26. All day he craves a craving, but the righteous will give and not hold back.
27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!
28. A false witness will perish, but a man who listens will testify with success.
29. A wicked man is strong in his countenance, but the upright will appoint his paths.