12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick,but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
13. The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty,but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.
14. Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain,to turn a person from deadly snares.
15. Keen insight wins favor,but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
16. Every shrewd person acts with knowledge,but a fool displays his folly.
17. An unreliable messenger falls into trouble,but a faithful envoy brings healing.