16 A woman who has a kind heart gains respect. But men who are not kind gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself. But a mean person brings trouble on himself.
18 Those who do what is wrong really earn nothing. But those who plant what is right will certainly be rewarded.
19 Right living leads to life. But anyone who runs after evil will die.
20 The Lord hates those whose hearts are twisted. But he is pleased with those who live without blame.
21 You can be sure that sinners will be punished. And you can also be sure that godly people will go free.
22 A beautiful woman who has no sense is like a gold ring in a pig's nose.