5. A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
6. Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.
7. The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing.
8. But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.
9. A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish.
10. Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.
11. The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.
12. Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass.
13. A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking.
14. A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord.
15. Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.
16. Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.