11. When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
12. The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked;he throws the wicked down to ruin.
13. Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poorwill himself call out and not be answered.
14. A gift in secret averts anger,and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
15. When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
16. One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.