5. The plans of the hard worker lead only to plenty, But all rash haste only to poverty.
6. Gaining treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapour, heading for death.
7. The spoil of the wrong catches them, Because they refused to do right- ruling.
8. The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the innocent, his work is right.
9. It is better to dwell in a corner of a roof, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
10. The desire of the wrong is set upon evil; His neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.
11. When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12. The Righteous One observes the house of the wrong; He overthrows the wrong for their evil.
13. Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, Let him also cry and not be heard.
14. A gift in secret subdues displeasure, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
15. To do right-ruling is joy to the righteous, But ruin to the workers of wickedness.
16. A man who strays from the way of understanding, Rests in the assembly of the dead.