16. A kind-hearted woman gains honour,but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17. Those who are kind benefit themselves,but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18. A wicked person earns deceptive wages,but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19. Truly the righteous attain life,but whoever pursues evil finds death.
20. The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
21. Be sure of this: the wicked will not go unpunished,but those who are righteous will go free.
22. Like a gold ring in a pig’s snoutis a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.