14. Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.
15. He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
16. A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.
17. The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
18. The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
19. He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.