26 Stubbornness will get you into trouble in the end. If you live dangerously, it will kill you.
27 A stubborn person will be burdened down with troubles. Sinners go on adding one sin to another.
28 There is no cure for the troubles that arrogant people have; wickedness has taken deep root in them.
29 Intelligent people will learn from proverbs and parables. They listen well because they want to learn.
30 Giving to the poor can make up for sin, just as water can put out a blazing fire.
31 Anyone who responds to others with acts of kindness is thinking of the future, because he will find help if he ever falls on hard times.