18With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.
19A gossip goes around revealing secrets; stay away from people who talk a lot.
20Anyone who curses their father or mother will have their light put out and end in utter darkness.
21Wealth gained too soon won't do you any good in the end.
22Don't say, “I'll get you back for doing me wrong.” Leave it to the Lord, and he'll help you.
23The Lord hates incorrect weights; using dishonest scales is wrong.
24The Lord shows us the way to go, so how would we decide for ourselves?
25It's a mistake to make a promise to God and then have second thoughts about it later.
26A wise king separates out the wicked by winnowing and punishes them by threshing.