16 A man who wanders from the way of understandingWill rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,And the unfaithful for the upright.
19 Better to dwell in the wilderness,Than with a contentious and angry woman.
20 There is desirable treasure,And oil in the dwelling of the wise,But a foolish man squanders it.
21 He who follows righteousness and mercyFinds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,And brings down the trusted stronghold.