9. Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10. A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
12. The wicked desireth the net of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13. In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.