15. Good understanding gives favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16. Every prudent man deals with knowledge: but a fool lays open his folly.
17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction: but he that regards reproof shall be honored.
19. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20. He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21. Evil pursues sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.