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.
23 The desire of the righteous turns out well, but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.
24 One person gives freely,yet gains more; another withholds what is right,only to become poor.