¹⁵ Good judgment wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.^[a]

¹⁶ All who are prudent act with^[b] knowledge,
    but fools expose^(A) their folly.^(B)

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble,^(C)
    but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.^(D)

¹⁸ Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,^(E)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.^(F)

¹⁹ A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,^(G)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.^(H)

²¹ Trouble pursues the sinner,^(I)
    but the righteous^(J) are rewarded with good things.^(K)

²² A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(L)

²³ An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

²⁴ Whoever spares the rod^(M) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline^(N) them.^(O)

²⁵ The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.^(P)

14 The wise woman builds her house,^(Q)
    but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

² Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

³ A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,^(R)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.^(S)

⁴ Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox^(T) come abundant harvests.

⁵ An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.^(U)

⁶ The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.^(V)

⁷ Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,^(W)
    but the folly of fools is deception.^(X)

⁹ Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

¹⁰ Each heart knows its own bitterness,
    and no one else can share its joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be destroyed,^(Y)
    but the tent of the upright will flourish.^(Z)