9. He that buildeth his house at other men's charges, is as he that gathereth himself stones to build in the winter.
10. The congregation of sinners is like tow heaped together, and the end of them is a flame of fire.
11. The way of sinners is made plain with stones, and in their end is hell, and darkness, and pains.
12. He that keepeth justice shall get the understanding thereof.
13. The perfection of the fear of God is wisdom and understanding.
14. He that is not wise in good, will not be taught.
15. But there is a wisdom that aboundeth in evil: and there is no understanding where there is bitterness.
16. The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood, and his counsel continueth like a fountain of life.
17. The heart of a fool is like a broken vessel, and no wisdom at all shall it hold.
18. A man of sense will praise every wise word he shall hear, and will apply it to himself: the luxurious man hath heard it, and it shall displease him, and he will cast it behind his back.
19. The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but in the lips of the wise, grace shall be found.
20. The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the church, and they will think upon his words in their hearts.
21. As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as words without sense.
22. Doctrine to a fool is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.
23. A fool lifteth up his voice in laughter: but a wise man will scarce laugh low to himself.
24. Learning to the prudent is as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.
25. The foot of a fool is soon in his neighbour's house: but a man of experience will be abashed at the person of the mighty.
26. A fool will peep through the window into the house: but he that is well taught will stand without.