17. A friend loves at all times;and a brother is born for adversity.
18. A man void of understanding strikes hands,and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.
19. He who loves disobedience loves strife.One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
20. One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
21. He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.The father of a fool has no joy.
22. A cheerful heart makes good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23. A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,to pervert the ways of justice.
24. Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
25. A foolish son brings grief to his father,and bitterness to her who bore him.