12. Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.
13. Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
15. He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
16. To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?
17. The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.