7. Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.
8. The expectation of him that expecteth, is a most acceptable jewel: whithersoever he turneth himself, he understandeth wisely.
9. He that concealeth a transgression, seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends.
10. A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
11. An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
12. It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.
13. He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.
15. He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.
16. What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.
17. He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.
18. A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.
19. He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.
20. He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.
21. A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.
22. A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.
23. The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.