7. A wise man will remain silent until the proper time. But an unrestrained and imprudent person will not heed the times.
8. Whoever uses many words will wound his own soul. And whoever unjustly takes authority upon himself will be hated.
9. There is advancement in evil for an undisciplined man, and there is a plan which turns to his detriment.
10. There is a gift which is not helpful, and there is a gift, the repayment for which is double.
11. There is a loss for the sake of boasting, and there is one who will lift up his head from lowliness.
12. There is one who buys much for a small price, and who pays it back sevenfold.
13. Anyone wise in words makes himself loved. But the graces of the foolish will be poured away.
14. A gift from the unwise will not benefit you. For his gaze is divided, sevenfold.
15. He will give little, and reproach much. And the opening of his mouth is like a burning flame.