9. He also that is slack in his work is brother to him that is a destroyer.
10. The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an 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 will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15. The heart of the prudent 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 pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
18. The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.