17. The hotheaded do things they’ll later regret;the coldhearted get the cold shoulder.
18. Foolish dreamers live in a world of illusion;wise realists plant their feet on the ground.
19. Eventually, evil will pay tribute to good;the wicked will respect God-loyal people.
20. An unlucky loser is shunned by all,but everyone loves a winner.
21. It’s criminal to ignore a neighbor in need,but compassion for the poor—what a blessing!
22. Isn’t it obvious that conspirators lose out,while the thoughtful win love and trust?
23. Hard work always pays off;mere talk puts no bread on the table.
24. The wise accumulate wisdom;fools get stupider by the day.
25. Souls are saved by truthful witnessand betrayed by the spread of lies.
26. The Fear-of-God builds up confidence,and makes a world safe for your children.
27. The Fear-of-God is a spring of living waterso you won’t go off drinking from poisoned wells.
28. The mark of a good leader is loyal followers;leadership is nothing without a following.
29. Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding;a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
30. A sound mind makes for a robust body,but runaway emotions corrode the bones.
31. You insult your Maker when you exploit the powerless;when you’re kind to the poor, you honor God.
32. The evil of bad people leaves them out in the cold;the integrity of good people creates a safe place for living.
33. Lady Wisdom is at home in an understanding heart—fools never even get to say hello.
34. God-devotion makes a country strong;God-avoidance leaves people weak.
35. Diligent work gets a warm commendation;shiftless work earns an angry rebuke.