13. Whoever despises the word must pay for it,but whoever reveres the command will be rewarded.
14. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,turning one from the snares of death.
15. Good sense brings favor,but the way of the faithless is their ruin.
16. The shrewd always act prudentlybut the foolish parade folly.
17. A wicked messenger brings on disaster,but a trustworthy envoy is a healing remedy.
18. Poverty and shame befall those who let go of discipline,but those who hold on to reproof receive honor.
19. Desire fulfilled delights the soul,but turning from evil is an abomination to fools.
20. Walk with the wise and you become wise,but the companion of fools fares badly.
21. Misfortune pursues sinners,but the just shall be recompensed with good.
22. The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children,but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the just.
23. The tillage of the poor yields abundant food,but possessions are swept away for lack of justice.
24. Whoever spares the rod hates the child,but whoever loves will apply discipline.
25. When the just eat, their hunger is appeased;but the belly of the wicked suffers want.