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 favour;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 honoured.
19. Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,but fools detest turning from evil.