15 Good sense wins favor,ae

but the way of the treacherous never changes.E

16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,

but a fool displays his stupidity.af

17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,

but a trustworthy courier brings healing.a

18 Poverty and disgrace come to those

who ignore discipline,

but the one who accepts correction will be honored.b

19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,

but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.c

20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise,

but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

21 Disaster pursues sinners,

but good rewards the righteous.d

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to hisA grandchildren,

but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.e

23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,

but without justice, it is swept away.

24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son,f

but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.g

25 A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,

but the stomach of the wicked is empty.h