17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,but those who ignore correction will go astray.
18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar;slandering others makes you a fool.
19 Too much talk leads to sin.Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;the heart of a fool is worthless.
21 The words of the godly encourage many,but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
22 The blessing of the lord makes a person rich,and he adds no sorrow with it.
23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.