10. The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.
11. The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.
12. There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.
13. Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the end of joy.
14. A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.
15. The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.
16. A wise man feareth and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over and is confident.
17. The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.
18. The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent, shall look for knowledge.
19. The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.
20. The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.
21. He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.