7. I have seen slaves on horses, but princes walking on the ground like slaves.
8. The one who digs a pit may fall into it, and the one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.
9. The one who quarries stones may be hurt by them;the one who splits trees may be endangered by them.
10. If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge,then one must exert more strength;however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
11. If the snake bites before it is charmed, then there is no advantage for the charmer.
12. The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.