8. A man is praised according to his insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.
9. Better to have little honor and a servant than to have glory and no bread.
10. A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, yet even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11. The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.
12. The wicked covets the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13. An evil one is ensnared by the sin of lips, but the righteous one escapes trouble.
14. By the fruit of his mouth a man will be satisfied with good. The work of a man’s hands will reward him.
15. A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but the wise listen to advice.
16. A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.
17. A trustworthy witness tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.