14 For lack of guidance a people falls;security lies in many counselors.
15 Harm will come to anyone going surety for another,but whoever hates giving pledges is secure.
16 A gracious woman gains esteem,and ruthless men gain wealth.
17 Kindly people benefit themselves,but the merciless harm themselves.
18 The wicked make empty profits,but those who sow justice have a sure reward.
19 Justice leads toward life,but pursuit of evil, toward death.
20 The crooked in heart are an abomination to the Lord,but those who walk blamelessly are his delight.