9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.
10. Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom.
11. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.
12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13. Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding giveth favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16. Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17. A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.