17. The merciful man does good for his own soul,But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18. The wicked man does deceptive work,But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
19. As righteousness leads to life,So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
20. Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord,But the blameless in their ways are His delight.
21. Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished;But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
22. As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
23. The desire of the righteous is only good,But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24. There is one who scatters, yet increases more;And there is one who withholds more than is right,But it leads to poverty.