15 People with good understanding will be liked.But the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.
16 Every wise person acts with good sense.But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.
17 A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble.But a trustworthy one makes everything right.
18 A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced.But a person who accepts correction will be honored.
19 It is so good when wishes come true.But foolish people still refuse to stop doing evil.
20 Whoever spends time with wise people will become wise.But whoever makes friends with fools will suffer.
21 Trouble always comes to sinners.But good people enjoy success.