14. A backsliding heart partakes of its ways, and a good man is rewarded for his.
15. The naïve believes every word, but the shrewd discerns his steps.
16. The wise fears and turns away from evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17. One with a short temper acts foolishly, and one with crafty schemes is hated.
18. The naïve inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19. Evil men will bow in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
21. Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is gracious to the needy is blessed.
22. Indeed those who plot evil go astray but grace and truth come to those who plan good.
23. In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.