3. A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold, but Adonai tests the heart.
4. An evildoer listens to wicked lips; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.
5. Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker. Whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
6. Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly and the glory of children is their parents.
7. Arrogant lips are not fitting for a fool, much less lying lips for a ruler.
8. A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner. Wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9. Whoever covers up an offense seeks love. Whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
10. A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred lashes on a fool.