2. He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is devious in his ways displeases him.
3. In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride, but the lips of the wise preserve them.
4. When there are no oxen the manger is empty, but an abundance of crops comes by the strength of an ox.
5. A faithful witness does not lie, but he who breathes out falsehood is a witness of deceit.
6. A scoffer seeks wisdom, but there is none, but knowledge comes easily to him who understands.
7. Leave the presence of a foolish man, for you will not come to know words of knowledge.
8. The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, but the folly of fools is deceit.