{21:8} He who has power by means of a bold tongue will be known from far away. But an understanding man knows to slip past him.
{21:9} Whoever builds his house, paid for by another, is like one who gathers his building stones in winter.
{21:10} The synagogue of sinners is like stubble piled up; for the end of them both is a burning fire.
{21:11} The way of sinners is paved and level, and at their end is hell and darkness and punishments.
{21:12} Whoever observes justice will obtain an understanding of it.
{21:13} The consummation of the fear of God is wisdom and understanding.
{21:14} One who is not wise in goodness will not accept instruction.

{21:1} Son, have you sinned? You should not add further sins. Then too, for your former sins, pray so that they may be forgiven you.
{21:2} Flee from sins, as if from the face of a serpent. For if you approach them, they will take hold of you.
{21:3} Their teeth are like the teeth of a lion, bringing death to the souls of men.
{21:4} All iniquity is like a two-edged spear; there is no healing in its wound.
{21:5} Reproach and injury will make resources useless. And a house that is exceedingly wealthy will become powerless through pride. In this way, the resources of the arrogant will be eradicated.
{21:6} Supplications from the mouth of the pauper will reach all the way to the ears of God, and judgment will come to him quickly.
{21:7} Whoever hates correction is walking in the steps of a sinner. But whoever fears God will convert within his heart.