5. It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for man to hear the song of fools.
6. For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of a fool. That too is futile.
7. For oppression makes a wise one mad, and a bribe destroys the heart.
8. The end of a matter is better than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
9. Do not be hasty in your spirit to be vexed, for vexation rests in the bosom of fools.
10. Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not wise of you to have asked about this.
11. Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and an advantage to those who see the sun.
12. For wisdom protects as silver protects, but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.
13. See the work of Elohim: For who is able to make straight what He has made crooked?
14. Be glad in the day of prosperity, but in the evil day take note that Elohim has also appointed the one as well as the other, so that man should not uncover whatever shall be after him.