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.
21 Be assured, the wicked shall not go unpunished,but the offspring of the just shall escape.