8. The words of a whisperer or talebearer are as dainty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
9. He who is loose and slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer and he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide.
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and strong.
11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high protecting wall in his own imagination and conceit.
12. Haughtiness comes before disaster, but humility before honor.
13. He who answers a matter before he hears the facts–it is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51.]
14. The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear?
15. The mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking (inquiring for and craving) knowledge.
16. A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. [Gen. 32:20; I Sam. 25:27; Prov. 17:8; 21:14.]
17. He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.
18. To cast lots puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
19. A brother offended is harder to be won over than a strong city, and [their] contentions separate them like the bars of a castle.