2. A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and he will divide the inheritance among brothers.
3. Just as silver is tested by fire, and gold is tested in the furnace, so also does the Lord test hearts.
4. The evil obey an unjust tongue. And the false are submissive to lying lips.
5. Whoever despises the poor rebukes his Maker. And whoever rejoices in the ruin of another will not go unpunished.
6. Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
7. Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
8. The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.
9. Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
10. A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
11. The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.
12. It is more expedient to meet a bear robbed of her young, than the foolish trusting in his own folly.
13. Whoever repays evil for good, evil shall not withdraw from his house.
14. Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.
15. Those who justify the impious, and those who condemn the just, both are abominable with God.
16. What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils.
17. Whoever is a friend loves at all times. And a brother is proved by distress.
18. A foolish man will clap his hands, when he makes a pledge for his friend.