3. He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
4. A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5. A righteous man hateth lying; but the wicked maketh himself odious and cometh to shame.
6. Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7. There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.
8. The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.
9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10. By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
11. Wealth gotten by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase it.