8. A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;wherever he turns, he prospers.
9. He who covers an offence promotes love;but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10. A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understandingthan 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.