17. A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20. Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise: but the companion of fools shall smart for it.
21. Evil pursueth sinners: but the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
22. A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.