2. Just like the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king. Whoever provokes him sins in his own soul.
3. Honor is for the man who separates himself from contentions. But all the foolish meddle in altercations.
4. Because of the cold, the lazy one was not willing to plough. Therefore, in the summer, he will beg, and it will not be given to him.
5. Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep waters. But a wise man will draw it out.
6. Many men are called merciful. But who will find a faithful man?
7. The just who walks in his simplicity shall leave behind him blessed sons.
8. The king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters all evil with his gaze.
9. Who is able to say: "My heart is clean. I am pure from sin?"
10. Diverse weights, diverse measures: both are abominable with God.