12. Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to deal with a fool in his folly.
13. Whoever rewards evil for good— evil will never leave his house.
14. The beginning of strife is like letting out water— so stop a quarrel before it breaks out.
15. Acquitting the wicked and condemning the righteous: both are an abomination to Adonai.
16. Of what use is money in the hand of a fool since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
17. A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18. A man lacking judgment shakes hands on a deal and puts up financial security for his neighbor.
19. He who loves sin loves strife. One who builds a high gate invites destruction.
20. A perverse heart finds nothing good a devious tongue falls into trouble.
21. Whoever fathers a fool gets grief. There is no joy for the father of a disgraceful son.
22. A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23. The wicked one receives a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.