6. The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
7. The rich rule over the poor. And the borrower is servant to the lender.
8. Whoever sows iniquity will reap evils, and by the rod of his own wrath he will be consumed.
9. Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.
10. Cast out the one who ridicules, and conflict will go out with him, and accusations and insults will cease.
11. Whoever loves cleanness of heart, because of the grace of his lips, will have the king as his friend.
12. The eyes of the Lord watch over knowledge. And the words of the iniquitous are supplanted.
13. The lazy one says: "There is a lion outside. I might be slain in the midst of the streets."
14. The mouth of a foreign woman is a deep pit; the Lord was angry with him who will fall into it.
15. Foolishness has been bound to the heart of a child, and a rod of discipline shall cause it to flee.
16. Whoever slanders the poor, so as to augment his own riches, will give it away to one who is richer, and will be in need.
17. Incline your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Then apply your heart to my doctrine.
18. It shall be beautiful to you, if you preserve it in your inner self, and it shall overflow from your lips,