11. The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city,and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12. Before destruction the heart of a person is proud,but humility comes before honor.
13. The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame.
14. A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness – but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15. The discerning person acquires knowledge,and the wise person seeks knowledge.
16. A person’s gift makes room for him,and leads him before important people.
17. The first to state his case seems right,until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
18. A toss of a coin ends disputes,and settles the issue between strong opponents.
19. A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city,and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.