15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, And the idle person shall suffer hunger.
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his life; But he that neglecteth his ways shall die.
17He who hath pity on the poor lendeth to the LORD, And that which he giveth will he repay him.
18Chasten thy son because there is hope, But let not thy soul desire to slay him.
19A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if thou deliver him, yet must thou do it again.
20Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That thou mayst be wise in thy latter years.
21Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose of the LORD, that shall stand.
22The charm of a man is his kindness; And better is a poor man than a liar.
23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life, And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
24The slothful man dippeth his hand into the dish: He doth not bring it back even to his mouth.
25Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
26The son that causeth shame and disgrace doeth violence to his father, And chaseth away his mother.