6. Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7. There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8. The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9. The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10. Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
11. Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13. Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14. The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16. Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18. Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.