12. Let a bereaved bear meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
13. Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil does not leave his house.
14. The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop fighting before it breaks out.
15. He who declares the wrong right, And he who condemns the righteous, Both of them are an abomination to יהוה.
16. Why is this – a price in the hand Of a fool to buy wisdom, When there is no heart?
17. A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.