9. He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
10. The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
12. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honour goeth humility.
13. He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
14. The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15. The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16. A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17. He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18. The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.