18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the upright.
20The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many 'ahav ·affectionate lovers, friends·.
21He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has mercy on the poor.
22Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But cheshed ·loving-kindness· and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
23In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26In the fear of Adonai is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.