13. He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14. Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15. He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.
16. A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches.
17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18. The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19. He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20. They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord: but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21. Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22. As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
23. The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24. There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26. He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27. He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him.
28. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
29. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
30. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that is wise winneth souls.
31. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner!