8. A man will be commended according to his wisdom,But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9. Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
10. A righteous man regards the life of his animal,But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11. He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
12. The wicked covet the catch of evil men,But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13. The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,But the righteous will come through trouble.