23. The desire of the righteous is only good, but the hope of the wicked only wrath.
24. One gives freely, yet gains even more. Another withholds unjustly, and comes to poverty.
25. A soul who blesses will prosper, and one who gives water will himself be satisfied.
26. People curse anyone withholding grain, but blessing is on the head of one who dispenses it.
27. A person who diligently seeks good finds favor, but to one who searches for evil, evil comes to him!