17 Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things,but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.
18 Refuse discipline and end up homeless;embrace correction and live an honored life.
19 Souls who follow their hearts thrive;fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.
20 Become wise by walking with the wise;hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
21 Disaster entraps sinners,but God-loyal people get a good life.
22 A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren;ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.
23 Banks foreclose on the farms of the poor,or else the poor lose their shirts to crooked lawyers.