27 A stubborn heart will have many a hurt;adding sin to sin is madness.
28 When the proud are afflicted, there is no cure;for they are offshoots of an evil plant.
29 The mind of the wise appreciates proverbs,and the ear that listens to wisdom rejoices.
30 As water quenches a flaming fire,so almsgiving atones for sins.
31 The kindness people have done crosses their paths later on;should they stumble, they will find support.