9. The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is put out.
10. Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
11. Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.
12. Delayed hope makes the heart sick,but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.
13. The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
14. A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
15. Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous never changes.
16. Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,but a fool displays his stupidity.