9. Even he who is slack in his work, he is brother to a master of destruction.
10. A tower of strength is the name of Yahweh; into him the righteous will run and be safe.
11. The wealth of the rich is his strong city, and like a wall, it is high in his imagination.
12. In the presence of destruction, the heart of a man will be haughty, but in the presence of honor, humble.
13. He who returns a word before he will hear, folly itself belongs to him as well as shame.
14. The spirit of a man will endure his sickness, but a broken spirit, who may bear it?
15. An intelligent mind will acquire knowledge, and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
16. The gift of a person will open doors for him, and before the great, it gives him access.
17. The first in his dispute is deemed righteous, but his neighbor will come and examine him.
18. The lot will put an end to disputes, and between powerful contenders it will decide.
19. A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.