20. The perverse in heart come to no good,and the double-tongued fall into trouble.
21. Whoever conceives a fool has grief;the father of a numskull has no joy.
22. A joyful heart is the health of the body,but a depressed spirit dries up the bones.
23. A guilty person takes out a bribe from the pocket,thus perverting the course of justice.
24. On the countenance of a discerning person is wisdom,but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
25. A foolish son is vexation to his father,and bitter sorrow to her who bore him.
26. It is wrong to fine an innocent person,but beyond reason to scourge nobles.
27. Those who spare their words are truly knowledgeable,and those who are discreet are intelligent.
28. Even fools, keeping silent, are considered wise;if they keep their lips closed, intelligent.