9Better to be a humble man serving himself than a boastful man who has nothing to eat.
10Good people look after their animals, but the care given by wicked is really cruelty.
11If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase after worthless things you're stupid.
12Wicked people long for ill-gotten gains, but good people are productive themselves.
13The wicked trap themselves by their own sinful words, but good people escape trouble.
14What you say brings you rewards, and your work returns to bless you.
15Stupid people think they're on the right track, but if you're wise you listen to advice.
16Stupid people get angry immediately, but if you're sensible you ignore an insult.
17Whoever tells the truth is being honest, but a false witness tells lies.
18Some people's hasty words cut like a knife, but the words of the wise bring healing.
19Words of truth last forever, but lies are gone in a moment.
20Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.