12. It's stupid to say bad thingsabout your neighbours.If you are sensible,you will keep quiet.
13. A gossip tells everything,but a true friendwill keep a secret.
14. A city without wise leaderswill end up in ruin;a city with many wise leaderswill be kept safe.
15. It's a dangerous thingto guarantee paymentfor someone's debts.Don't do it!
16. A gracious womanwill be respected,but a man must work hardto get rich.
17. Kindness is rewarded—but if you are cruel,you hurt yourself.
18. Meanness gets you nowhere,but goodness is rewarded.
19. Always do the right thing,and you will live;keep on doing wrong,and you will die.
20. The Lord hates cunning people,but he likes everyonewho lives right.
21. You can be sure of this:all crooks will be punished,but God's people won't.
22. A beautiful womanwho acts foolishlyis like a gold ringon the snout of a pig.
23. Good people want what is best,but troublemakershope to stir up trouble.