15. The rich man's wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty.
16. The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment.
17. He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
18. He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.
19. When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
20. The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.