9. Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;I am cleansed from my sin”?
10. Differing weights and varying measures —both are detestable to the Lord.
11. Even a young man is known by his actions —if his behavior is pure and upright.
12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye —the Lord made them both.
13. Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.
14. “It’s worthless, it’s worthless! ” the buyer says,but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15. There is gold and a multitude of jewels,but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
16. Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger;get collateral if it is for foreigners.
17. Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
18. Finalize plans with counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.