10. The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor will not find mercy in his eyes.
11. With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise, and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain knowledge.
12. The righteous observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked to ruin.
13. He who closes his ear from the cry of the poor, he also will cry out and not be heard.
14. A gift in secret will avert anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
15. It is a joy to the righteous to do justice, but dismay to those who do evil.