11. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city and as a high wall in his imagination.
12. Before being broken, the heart of man is haughty, and before coming into honour, comes being brought to humility.
13. For him that answers a word before he hears, it is folly and reproach unto him.
14. The spirit of man will bear his infirmity, but a broken spirit who can bear?
15. The heart of the man of understanding acquires wisdom, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16. A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.