19. It is better to live in a deserted land, than with a quarrelsome and emotional woman.
20. There is desirable treasure, as well as oil, in the habitations of the just. And the imprudent man will waste it.
21. Whoever follows justice and mercy shall discover life, justice, and glory.
22. The wise has ascended the city of the strong, and he has torn down the bulwark of its confidence.
23. Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from anguish.
24. A proud and arrogant one is also called ignorant, if he, in anger, acts according to pride.
25. Desires kill the lazy, for his hands are not willing to work at all.
26. He covets and desires all day long. But whoever is just shall distribute and shall not cease.
27. The sacrifices of the impious are abominable, because they are offered out of wickedness.
28. A lying witness will perish. An obedient man shall speak of victory.