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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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