7. A pretentious, showy life is an empty life;a plain and simple life is a full life.
8. The rich can be sued for everything they have,but the poor are free of such threats.
9. The lives of good people are brightly lit streets;the lives of the wicked are dark alleys.
10. Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord,but wise men and women listen to each other’s counsel.
11. Easy come, easy go,but steady diligence pays off.
12. Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick,but a sudden good break can turn life around.
13. Ignore the Word and suffer;honor God’s commands and grow rich.
14. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!
15. Sound thinking makes for gracious living,but liars walk a rough road.
16. A commonsense person lives good sense;fools litter the country with silliness.
17. Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things,but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.
18. Refuse discipline and end up homeless;embrace correction and live an honored life.
19. Souls who follow their hearts thrive;fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.
20. Become wise by walking with the wise;hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
21. Disaster entraps sinners,but God-loyal people get a good life.
22. A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren;ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.
23. Banks foreclose on the farms of the poor,or else the poor lose their shirts to crooked lawyers.