12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13. Whoever despises instruction will pay a penalty, but whoever respects a mitzvah will be rewarded.
14. Wise instruction is a fountain of life, turning one away from snares of death.
15. Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16. Everyone shrewd acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.
17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18. He who spurns discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever accepts correction will be honored.
19. A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning away from evil.
20. He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21. Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.