8. Do not go forth hastily to strive;lest you do not know what to do in the end,when your neighbor has put you to shame.
9. Debate your cause with your neighbor himself,and do not disclose a secret to another;
10. lest he who hears it put you to shame,and your reputation be ruined.
11. A word fitly spokenis like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12. As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
13. As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,so is a faithful messenger to those who send him,for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Whoever boasts himself of a false giftis like clouds and wind without rain.
15. By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
16. Have you found honey? Eat only as much as is sufficient for you,lest you be filled with it and vomit it.
17. Withdraw your foot from your neighbor’s house,lest he be weary of you and so hate you.
18. A man who bears false witness against his neighboris like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.