Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit. 16The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly. 17The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 18Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified. 19The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things. 20He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them. 21Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid. 22The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just. 23Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment. 24He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes. 25The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.