8. Anyone who plants evil gathers a harvest of trouble. His power to beat others down will be destroyed.
9. Anyone who gives freely will be blessed. That's because he shares his food with those who are poor.
10. If you drive away those who make fun of others, fighting also goes away. Arguing and unkind words will stop.
11. Have a pure and loving heart, and speak kindly. Then you will be a friend of the king.
12. The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge. But he does away with the words of those who aren't faithful.
13. People who don't want to work say, "There's a lion outside!" Or they say, "I'll be murdered if I go out into the streets!"
14. The mouth of a woman who commits adultery is like a deep pit. Any man the Lord is angry with will fall into it.
15. A child is going to do foolish things. But correcting him will drive his foolishness far away from him.
16. One person may beat poor people down in order to get rich. Another person may give gifts to rich people. Both of them will become poor.
17. Pay attention and listen to the sayings of those who are wise. Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.
18. It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart. Have all of them ready on your lips.
19. You are the one I am teaching today. I want you to trust in the Lord.
20. I have written 30 sayings for you. They will give you knowledge and good advice.
21. I am teaching you words that are completely true. Then you can give the right answers to the one who sent you.
22. Don't take advantage of poor people just because they are poor. Don't beat down those who are in need by taking them to court.