4. How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin.
5. There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech.
6. There is one that holdeth his peace, because he knoweth not what to say: and there is another that holdeth his peace, knowing the proper time.
7. A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a babbler, and a fool, will regard no time.
8. He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated.
9. There is success in evil things to a man without discipline, and there is a finding that turneth to loss.
10. There is a gift that is not profitable: and there is a gift, the recompense of which is double.
11. There is an abasement because of glory: and there is one that shall lift up his head from a low estate.
12. There is that buyeth much for a small price, and restoreth the same sevenfold.
13. A man wise in words shall make himself beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.
14. The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold.
15. He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire.
16. To day a man lendeth, and to morrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful.
17. A fool shall have no friend, and there shall be no thanks for his good deeds.
18. For they that eat his bread, are of a false tongue. How often, and how many will laugh him to scorn!