18The naive inherit foolishness, but prudent people are crowned with knowledge.
19Evil people will bow down before those who are good and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous person.
20The poor person is hated even by his own companions, but the rich people have many friends.
21The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning, but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed.
22Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan to do good will receive covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness.
23With all hard work comes a profit, but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty.
24The crown of wise people is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings them only more folly.
25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness breathes out lies.
26When someone fears Yahweh, he also has much confidence in him; these things will be like a strong place of protection for this man's children.
27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, so that a person may turn away from the snares of death.
28The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people, but without people the prince is ruined.
29A patient person has great understanding, but the quick-tempered person exalts folly.