13 A slanderer is a revealer of secrets, But one with a trustworthy spirit conceals a matter.
14 Without guidance the people fall, But in a great counsellor there is safety.
15 He who is guarantor for a stranger suffers harm, But one who hates shaking hands in pledge is safe.
16 A woman showing favour obtains esteem, But ruthless men obtain riches.
17 A kind man is rewarding his being, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18 The wrong one earns false wages, But the one sowing righteousness, a true reward.
19 Thus righteousness leads to life, And one pursuing evil, to his own death.