8. He who increases his wealth by excessive interestgathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9. He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah,even his prayer is an abomination.
10. Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,he will fall into his own trap;but the blameless will inherit good.
11. The rich man is wise in his own eyes;but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12. When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13. He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14. Blessed is the man who always fears;but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15. As a roaring lion or a charging bear,so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16. A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement.One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17. A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;no one will support him.
18. Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.