²⁰ The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

²¹ Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.^(A)

²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his^[a] grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(B)

²³ The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.

²⁴ The one who will not use the rod hates his son,^(C)
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.^(D)

²⁵ A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.^(E)

14 Every wise woman builds her house,^(A)
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.^(B)

² Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,^(C)
but the one who is devious in his ways despises him.^(D)

³ The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,^[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.^(E)

⁴ Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,^[b]
but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox.