9. Fools mock guilt of sin, but among the upright is goodwill.
10. The heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
11. The house of the wicked will be demolished, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
13. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.
14. A backsliding heart partakes of its ways, and a good man is rewarded for his.
15. The naïve believes every word, but the shrewd discerns his steps.
16. The wise fears and turns away from evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.
17. One with a short temper acts foolishly, and one with crafty schemes is hated.
18. The naïve inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19. Evil men will bow in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20. The poor is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
21. Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is gracious to the needy is blessed.
22. Indeed those who plot evil go astray but grace and truth come to those who plan good.
23. In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is foolishness.
25. A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is treacherous.
26. In the fear of Adonai one has strong confidence. It will be a refuge for His children.