16. A man who wanders from the way of understandingWill rest in the assembly of the dead.
17. He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,And the unfaithful for the upright.
19. Better to dwell in the wilderness,Than with a contentious and angry woman.
20. There is desirable treasure,And oil in the dwelling of the wise,But a foolish man squanders it.
21. He who follows righteousness and mercyFinds life, righteousness, and honor.
22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty,And brings down the trusted stronghold.
23. Whoever guards his mouth and tongueKeeps his soul from troubles.
24. A proud and haughty man— “Scoffer” is his name;He acts with arrogant pride.
25. The desire of the lazy man kills him,For his hands refuse to labor.