8. The words of gossips are like choice snacks;they go down to the inmost parts.
9. Those who are lazy in their workare brothers to thugs.
10. The Lord’s name is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and find refuge.
11. The riches of the wealthy are a strong cityand like a high wall in their imagination.
12. Pride comes before a disaster,but humility comes before respect.
13. Those who answer before they listenare foolish and disgraceful.
14. The human spirit sustains a sick person,but who can bear a broken spirit?
15. An understanding mind gains knowledge;the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16. A gift opens the wayfor access to important people.
17. The first person to testify seems innocent,until the other comes and cross-examines him.
18. The dice settle conflictsand keep strong opponents apart.
19. An offended ally is more formidable than a city;such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
20. The stomach is satisfiedby the fruit of the mouth;one’s lips can earn a satisfying income.