14. The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure;know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.
15. The wealth of the rich is their bastion;the poverty of the indigent is their ruin.
16. The wage of a good person is exuberant life;an evil person ends up with nothing but sin.
17. The road to life is a disciplined life;ignore correction and you’re lost for good.
18. Liars secretly hoard hatred;fools openly spread slander.
19. The more talk, the less truth;the wise measure their words.
20. The speech of a good person is worth waiting for;the blabber of the wicked is worthless.
21. The talk of a good person is rich fare for many,but chatterboxes die of an empty heart.
22. God’s blessing makes life rich;nothing we do can improve on God.
23. An empty-head thinks mischief is fun,but a mindful person relishes wisdom.
24. The nightmares of the wicked come true;what the good people desire, they get.
25. When the storm is over, there’s nothing left of the wicked;good people, firm on their rock foundation, aren’t even fazed.
26. A lazy employee will give you nothing but trouble;it’s vinegar in the mouth, smoke in the eyes.
27. The Fear-of-God expands your life;a wicked life is a puny life.