He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die. 17He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him. 18Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul. 19He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away, he shall add another thing. 20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end. 21There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm. 22A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man. 23The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in the fulness without being visited with evil. 24The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth. 25The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline. 26He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy. 27Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge. 28An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 29Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.