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.
27. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, That one may avoid the snares of death.
28. In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin.
29. He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
30. A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.
31. He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
32. The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.