16. The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the dead.
17. He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18. The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20. There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22. A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.