15. The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.
16. A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.
17. The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.
18. The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.
19. The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.
20. The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.
21. He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
22. They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
23. In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.
25. A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.