16. The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
17. The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.
19. The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
20. He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
21. Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
22. The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
23. Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.
24. He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes.
25. The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.