16. A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.
17. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of evil devices is hated.
18. The naive inherit foolishness, But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
19. The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.
21. He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.