14 A secret bribe will save youfrom someone's fierce anger.
15 When justice is done,good citizens are gladand crooks are terrified.
16 If you stop using good sense,you will find yourselfin the grave.
17 Heavy drinkers and otherswho live only for pleasurewill lose all they have.
18 God's people will escape,but all who are wickedwill pay the price.
19 It's better out in the desertthan at home with a nagging,complaining wife.
20 Be sensible and store upprecious treasures—don't waste themlike a fool.