10. Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
11. Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.
12. Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.
13. Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
15. Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
16. The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
17. The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.
19. The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
20. He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.