8. The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.
9. The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10. Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
11. Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.
12. Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
13. Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
15. Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.