14Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; but he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.
16A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches.
17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19Stedfast righteousness tendeth to life; but he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.