2. A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
3. The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
4. The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
5. Whoso mocketh a poor man reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
6. Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7. Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!
8. A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
9. He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
10. A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11. An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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.