12. Sometimes a way seems right,but the end of it leads to death!
13. Even in laughter the heart may be sad,and the end of joy may be sorrow.
14. From their own ways turncoats are sated,from their own actions, the loyal.
15. The naive believe everything,but the shrewd watch their steps.
16. The wise person is cautious and turns from evil;the fool is reckless and gets embroiled.
17. The quick-tempered make fools of themselves,and schemers are hated.
18. The simple have folly as an adornment,but the shrewd wear knowledge as a crown.
19. The malicious bow down before the good,and the wicked, at the gates of the just.
20. Even by their neighbors the poor are despised,but a rich person’s friends are many.
21. Whoever despises the hungry comes up short,but happy the one who is kind to the poor!
22. Do not those who plan evil go astray?But those who plan good win steadfast loyalty.
23. In all labor there is profit,but mere talk tends only to loss.