16
A man that erreth from the way of doctrine, shall dwell in the company of giants, that is, of men evil ruled, either of fiends. (Those who err, or who stray, from the way of doctrine, shall dwell in the company of the dead.)
17
He that loveth meats shall be in neediness (He who loveth too much food shall be in want); he that loveth wine and fat things, shall not be made rich.
18
An unpious man shall be given for a just man; and a wicked man shall be given for a rightful man. (An evil person shall be given as a ransom for a righteous person; and a wicked person shall be given as a ransom for an upright person.)
19
It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a woman full of chiding, and wrathful.
20
Desirable treasure and oil is in the dwelling place of a just man; and an unprudent man shall destroy it. (Desirable treasure and oil be in the dwelling place of the wise; but an imprudent person shall destroy it all.)
21
He that followeth rightfulness and mercy, shall find life, [and rightwiseness,] and glory.
22
A wise man ascended into the city of (the) strong men, and destroyed the strength of [the] trust thereof.
23
He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue (under control), keepeth his soul from anguishes.
24
A proud man and (a) boaster is called a fool, (for) that (he) worketh (his) pride in ire.
25
Desires slay a slow man; for his hands would not (do) work (of) anything. (Desires shall slay a lazy person; for his hands shall not do any work.)
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All day he coveteth and desireth; but he that is a just man, shall give, and shall not cease. (All day long he wanteth, and longeth for; but he who is righteous, shall give, and shall never cease to give.)