11. When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
12. The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wickedand brings the wicked to ruin.
13. Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poorwill also cry out and not be answered.
14. A gift given in secret soothes anger,and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.