20. The poor is hated even by his own neighbour, But the rich has many friends.
21. He who despises his neighbour sins; But he who shows favour to the poor, O blessed is he.
22. Do not those who plan evil go astray? But kindness and truth are to those who plan good.
23. In all labour there is profit, But talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools is folly.
25. A true witness saves lives, But he who breathes out lies is a betrayer.
26. In the fear of יהוה is strong trust, And His children have a place of refuge.
27. The fear of יהוה is a fountain of life, To turn away from the snares of death.
28. In a multitude of people Is a sovereign’s splendour, But in the lack of people Is the ruin of a prince.
29. He who is patient has great understanding, But he who is short of spirit exalts folly.
30. A healthy heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.
31. He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who esteems Him shows favour to the needy.
32. By his own evildoing the wrong is thrust down, But the righteous has a refuge in his death.
33. Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, And even among fools it becomes known.
34. Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to peoples.
35. The sovereign’s delight is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is towards him who causes shame.