17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble,but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
18. Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,but whoever heeds correction is honoured.
19. A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,but fools detest turning from evil.
20. Walk with the wise and become wise,for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21. Trouble pursues the sinner,but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
22. A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23. An unploughed field produces food for the poor,but injustice sweeps it away.
24. Whoever spares the rod hates their children,but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
25. The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.