9. He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10. A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11. An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12. Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13. Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.