16The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· pleasure shall be a poor man. He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· wine and oil shall not be rich.
18The wicked is a ransom for the upright; the treacherous for the upright.
19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
21He who follows after righteousness and cheshed ·loving-kindness· finds life, righteousness, and kavod ·weighty glory·.
22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24The proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the upright give and don’t withhold.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
28A false witness will perish, and a man who sh'ma ·hears obeys· speaks to eternity.