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.
21 If you try to be kind and good,you will be blessed with lifeand goodness and honour.
22 One wise person can defeata city full of soldiersand capture their fortress.
23 Watching what you saycan save youa lot of trouble.
24 If you are proud and conceited,everyone will say,“You're a snob!”