10. Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.
11. Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied.
12. Hope, when it is delayed, afflicts the soul. The arrival of the desired is a tree of life.
13. Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, so that he may turn aside from the ruin of death.
15. Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm.
16. The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.
17. The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper.
18. Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.
19. The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.