15 He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of snares, shall be secure.

16 A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.

17 A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.

18 The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.

19 Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.

20 A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.

21 Hand in hand the evil man shall not be innocent: but the seed of the just shall be saved.

22 A golden ring in a swine’s snout, a woman fair and foolish.

23 The desire of the just is all good, the expectation of the wicked is indignation.

24 Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.

25 The soul that blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.

26 He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.

27 Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things, shall be oppressed by them.