7. Saying foolish thingsis like setting a trapto destroy yourself.
8. There's nothing so deliciousas the taste of gossip!It melts in your mouth.
9. Being lazy is no differentfrom being a troublemaker.
10. The Lord is a mighty towerwhere his people can runfor safety—
11. the rich think their moneyis a wall of protection.
12. Pride leads to destruction;humility leads to honour.
13. It's stupid and embarrassingto give an answerbefore you listen.
14. Being cheerful helpswhen we are sick,but nothing helpswhen we give up.
15. Everyone with good sensewants to learn.
16. A gift will get you into see anyone.
17. You may think you have wonyour case in court,until your opponent speaks.
18. Drawing straws is one wayto settle a difficult case.
19. Making up with a friendyou have offendedis harder than breakingthrough a city wall.
20. Make your words good—you will be glad you did.
21. Words can bring death or life!Talk too much, and you will eateverything you say.
22. A man's greatest treasureis his wife—she is a gift from the Lord.