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.
22. Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
23. In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches, But the folly of fools is foolishness.
25. A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.
26. In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.