16A gracious woman holds on to her honor just as ruthless men hold on to their wealth.
17If you're kind, you'll be rewarded; but if you're cruel, you'll hurt yourself.
18The wicked earn wages that cheat them, but those who sow goodness reap a genuine reward.
19Do what's right, and you will live; chase after evil and you will die.
20The Lord hates perverted minds, but is happy with those who live moral lives.
21You can be certain of this: the wicked won't go unpunished, but the good will be saved.
22A beautiful woman who lacks good judgment is like a gold ring in a pig's snout.
23Good people want what's best, but what the wicked hope for ends in death.