11 Simpletons only learn the hard way,but the wise learn by listening.
12 A God-loyal person will see right through the wickedand undo the evil they’ve planned.
13 If you stop your ears to the cries of the poor,your cries will go unheard, unanswered.
14 A quietly given gift soothes an irritable person;a heartfelt present cools a hot temper.
15 Good people celebrate when justice triumphs,but for the workers of evil it’s a bad day.
16 Whoever wanders off the straight and narrowends up in a congregation of ghosts.
17 You’re addicted to thrills? What an empty life!The pursuit of pleasure is never satisfied.