10. A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
12. The wicked desireth the net of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13. In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.
14. A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16. The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.
17. He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
18. There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.