16 A gracious womanwill be respected,but a man must work hardto get rich.
17 Kindness is rewarded—but if you are cruel,you hurt yourself.
18 Meanness gets you nowhere,but goodness is rewarded.
19 Always do the right thing,and you will live;keep on doing wrong,and you will die.
20 The Lord hates cunning people,but he likes everyonewho lives right.
21 You can be sure of this:all crooks will be punished,but God's people won't.
22 A beautiful womanwho acts foolishlyis like a gold ringon the snout of a pig.