14Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.