14 Without leadership a nation falls,but lots of good advice will save it.
15 Whoever guarantees to pay somebody else’s loan will suffer.It is safer to avoid such promises.
16 A kind woman gets respect,but cruel men get only wealth.
17 Kind people do themselves a favor,but cruel people bring trouble on themselves.
18 An evil person really earns nothing,but a good person will surely be rewarded.
19 Those who are truly good will live,but those who chase after evil will die.
20 The Lord hates those with evil heartsbut is pleased with those who are innocent.