8. The way of man is perverse and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9. It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a whole house.
10. The soul of the wicked desires evil: his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11. When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12. The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked: but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
13. Whosoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14. A gift in secret averts anger: and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
15. It is joy to the just to do justice: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
16. The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17. He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and angry woman.
20. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
21. He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.