6. A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.
7. Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.
8. The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.
9. A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.
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.
22. They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
23. In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.
24. The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.
25. A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.