9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10. By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
11. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13. Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
16. Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
17. A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
19. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.