8. The words of a gossip are swallowed greedily,and they go down into a person’s innermost being.
9. Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower.A righteous person runs to it and is safe.
11. A rich person’s wealth is his strong cityand is like a high wall in his imagination.
12. Before destruction a person’s heart is arrogant,but humility comes before honor.
13. Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.
14. A person’s spirit can endure sickness,but who can bear a broken spirit?
15. The mind of a person who has understanding acquires knowledge.The ears of wise people seek knowledge.