12. Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.
13. If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of strife is like letting out water,so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
15. He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteousare both alike an abomination to the Lord.
16. Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdomwhen he has no sense?
17. A friend loves at all times,and a brother is born for adversity.
18. One who lacks sense gives a pledgeand puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
19. Whoever loves transgression loves strife;he who makes his door high seeks destruction.
20. A man of crooked heart does not discover good,and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.