13 Those who have good sense say MTY what is wise, but people who do not have good sense must be punished.
14 Wise people continue to learn all that they can, but when foolish people speak, they soon cause trouble.
15 The wealth that rich people have protects them like a city is protected by a strong wall around it MET, but people who are poor suffer much because they have no one to help them.
16 If you are righteous, your reward will be a good life, but all that sinful people gain is to sin more.
17 Those who pay attention when others try to ◄correct them/teach them what they are doing that is wrong► will live ◄happily/for many years►; but those who reject being rebuked will not find the road to life (OR, cause others to go astray).
18 Those who will not admit that they hate others are liars, and those who slander others are foolish.
19 When people talk a lot, that will lead them to sin a lot by what they say; if you are wise, you will refuse to say very much.
20 What righteous/good people say MTY is as valuable as pure silver MET; what wicked people think is worthless.
21 What righteous people say MTY benefits many people, but foolish people die because of the stupid things that they do.
22 Yahweh blesses some people by enabling them to become rich, and working hard will not make them to become richer (OR, and he will not also cause them to become sad).
23 Foolish people ◄have fun/enjoy► doing what is wrong, but wise/sensible people enjoy doing what is wise.
24 Righteous people will get the good things that they want/desire, but what wicked people are afraid of is what will happen to them.