11. Whoever loves cleanness of heart, because of the grace of his lips, will have the king as his friend.
12. The eyes of the Lord watch over knowledge. And the words of the iniquitous are supplanted.
13. The lazy one says: "There is a lion outside. I might be slain in the midst of the streets."
14. The mouth of a foreign woman is a deep pit; the Lord was angry with him who will fall into it.
15. Foolishness has been bound to the heart of a child, and a rod of discipline shall cause it to flee.
16. Whoever slanders the poor, so as to augment his own riches, will give it away to one who is richer, and will be in need.
17. Incline your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Then apply your heart to my doctrine.