17A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
18Whoso is refusing instruction — poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
19A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil.
20Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
21Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.
22A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous is the sinner's wealth.