19 It is better to live alone in the desertthan with a quarreling and complaining wife.
20 Wise people’s houses are full of the best foods and olive oil,but fools waste everything they have.
21 Whoever tries to live right and be loyalfinds life, success, and honor.
22 A wise person can defeat a city full of warriorsand tear down the defenses they trust in.
23 Those who are careful about what they saykeep themselves out of trouble.
24 People who act with stubborn prideare called “proud,” “bragger,” and “mocker.”
25 Lazy people’s desire for sleep will kill them,because they refuse to work.