17. The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord,and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
18. Discipline your child, for there is hope,but do not set your heart on causing his death.
19. A person with great anger bears the penalty,but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.
20. Listen to advice and receive discipline,that you may become wise by the end of your life.
21. There are many plans in a person’s mind,but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.
22. What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love,and a poor person is better than a liar.
23. Fearing the Lord leads to life,and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
24. The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish,and he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
25. Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence;correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.