8. A gossip’s words are like choice foodthat goes down to one’s innermost being.
9. The one who is truly lazy in his workis brother to a vandal.
10. The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
11. A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;in his imagination it is like a high wall.
12. Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.