16 If you live right,the reward is a good life;if you are evil,all you have is sin.
17 Accept correction,and you will find life;reject correction,and you will miss the road.
18 You can hide your hatredby telling lies,but you are a foolto spread lies.
19 You will say the wrong thingif you talk too much—so be sensible and watchwhat you say.
20 The words of a good personare like pure silver,but the thoughtsof an evil personare almost worthless.
21 Many are helpedby useful instruction,but fools are killedby their own stupidity.
22 When the Lord blesses youwith riches,you have nothing to regret.