9. He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
10. A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11. An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12. Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
13. Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
15. He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.