9. Only fools get angry quicklyand hold a grudge.
10. It isn't wise to ask,“Why is everything worsethan it used to be?”
11. Having wisdom is betterthan an inheritance.
12. Wisdom will protect youjust like money;knowledge with good sensewill lead you to life.
13. Think of what God has done!If God makes something crooked,can you make it straight?
14. When times are good,you should be cheerful;when times are bad,think what it means.God makes them bothto keep us from knowingwhat will happen next.
15. I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, and I have seen criminals live to a ripe old age.
16. So don't destroy yourself by being too good or acting too clever!
17. Don't die before your time by being too evil or acting like a fool.
18. Keep to the middle of the road. You can do this if you truly respect God.
19. Wisdom will make you stronger than the ten most powerful leaders in your city.
20. No one in this world always does right.
21. Don't listen to everything that everyone says, or you might hear your servant cursing you.