9. No one who tells lies in court can escape punishment; he is doomed.
10. Fools should not live in luxury, and slaves should not rule over noblemen.
11. If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it.
12. The king's anger is like the roar of a lion, but his favour is like welcome rain.
13. Stupid children can bring their parents to ruin. A nagging wife is like water going drip-drip-drip.
14. A man can inherit a house and money from his parents, but only the Lord can give him a sensible wife.