4. How good it is, when you are corrected, to show contrition! For in this way, you will escape deliberate sin.
5. There is one who, by remaining silent, is found to be wise. And there is another who is hateful and who provokes by speaking out.
6. There is one who, not having the understanding to speak, remains silent. And there is another who remains silent, knowing the proper time.
7. A wise man will remain silent until the proper time. But an unrestrained and imprudent person will not heed the times.
8. Whoever uses many words will wound his own soul. And whoever unjustly takes authority upon himself will be hated.
9. There is advancement in evil for an undisciplined man, and there is a plan which turns to his detriment.
10. There is a gift which is not helpful, and there is a gift, the repayment for which is double.
11. There is a loss for the sake of boasting, and there is one who will lift up his head from lowliness.