5. Whoever mocks the poor reviles their Maker;whoever rejoices in their misfortune will not go unpunished.
6. Children’s children are the crown of the elderly,and the glory of children is their parentage.
7. Fine words ill fit a fool;how much more lying lips, a noble!
8. A bribe seems a charm to its user;at every turn it brings success.
9. Whoever overlooks an offense fosters friendship,but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
10. A single reprimand does more for a discerning personthan a hundred lashes for a fool.
11. The wicked pursue only rebellion,and a merciless messenger is sent against them.
12. Face a bear robbed of her cubs,but never fools in their folly!
13. If you return evil for good,evil will not depart from your house.
14. The start of strife is like the opening of a dam;check a quarrel before it bursts forth!
15. Whoever acquits the wicked, whoever condemns the just—both are an abomination to the Lord.
16. Of what use is money in the hands of foolswhen they have no heart to acquire wisdom?