11. It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.
12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has made both of them.
13. Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.
14. "Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.
15. There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
16. Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.
17. Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18. Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.
19. He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
20. He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.