18 The simple shall inherit folly, but the prudent shall be crowned with wisdom.
19 Those who are evil shall bow before those who are good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour, but many are those who love the rich.
21 The sinner despises his neighbour, but he that has mercy on the poor is blessed.
22 Do they not err that meditate upon evil? but those that meditate upon good shall attain mercy and truth.
23 In all labour there is fruit, but to talk and not do, brings poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their wisdom, but that which distinguishes fools is their folly.