15 With anxiety shall he that is surety for a stranger be afflicted, and he that hates suretiship shall live securely.
16 The gracious woman retains honour, and strong men retain riches.
17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, but the cruel man troubles his own flesh.
18 The wicked works a deceitful work, but to him that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19 As righteousness is unto life, so he that pursues evil pursues it unto his own death.
20 They that are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord, but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21 No matter how many covenants he has made with death, the wicked shall not be absolved, but the seed of the righteous shall escape.