16 A gracious woman gains honor,but violent men gain only riches.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage,but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death.
20 Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
21 Be assured that the wickedwill not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
22 A beautiful woman who rejects good senseis like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.