17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18 The wicked will be a ransom for the righteous,and the transgressor for the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in the wildernessthan with a contentious and angry woman.
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise,but a foolish man squanders it.
21 He who follows after righteousness and mercyfinds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,and casts down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his soul from trouble.