Proverbs

¹⁴Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. ¹⁵He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure. ¹⁶A gracious woman retaineth honour: and violent men retain riches. ¹⁷The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. ¹⁸The wicked earneth deceitful wages: but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward. ¹⁹He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life: and he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death. ²⁰They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD: but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.