8. A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor person hears no threat.
9. The light of the righteous shines brightly. The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10. Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.
11. Wealth gained by fraud dwindles, but he who gathers by labor increases it.
12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13. Whoever despises instruction will pay a penalty, but whoever respects a mitzvah will be rewarded.
14. Wise instruction is a fountain of life, turning one away from snares of death.
15. Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16. Everyone shrewd acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.
17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.