14 The buyer haggles over the price, saying, “It’s worthless,”then brags about getting a bargain!
15 Wise words are more valuablethan much gold and many rubies.
16 Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.
17 Stolen bread tastes sweet,but it turns to gravel in the mouth.
18 Plans succeed through good counsel;don’t go to war without wise advice.
19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,so don’t hang around with chatterers.
20 If you insult your father or mother,your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.