14 Where no counsel is, the people fall:but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it:and he that hateth suretyship is sure.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honor:and strong men retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul:but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work:but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19 As righteousness tendeth to life;so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord:but such as are upright in their way are his delight.