17 An unreliable messenger falls into trouble,but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame,but the one who accepts reproof is honored.
19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,but fools abhor turning away from evil.
20 The one who associates with the wise grows wise,but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Calamity pursues sinners,but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren,but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.
23 There is abundant food in the field of the poor,but it is swept away by injustice.