9. He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the just runneth to it, and shall be exalted.
11. The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about.
12. Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.
13. He that answereth before he heareth sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.
14. The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?
15. A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.
16. A man's gift enlargeth his may, and maketh him room before princes.
17. The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.