8. Go not forth hastily to court, lest you know not what to do in the end, when your neighbor has put you to shame.
9. Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and disclose not a secret to another:
10. Lest he that hears it put you to shame, and the evil report turns not away.
11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13. As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Whosoever boasts about himself of a gift not given is like clouds and wind without rain.
15. By long patience is a prince persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks the bone.
16. Have you found honey? eat only as much as is sufficient for you, lest you be filled with it, and vomit it.
17. Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; lest he be weary of you, and so hate you.