17. Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
18. Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.
19. Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.
20. Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
21. There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
22. An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.
23. The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.
24. The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth.