11. Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?
12. A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise.
13. A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by grief of mind the spirit is cast down.
14. The heart of the wise seeketh instruction: and the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15. All the days of the poor are evil: a secure mind is like a continual feast.
16. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without content,
17. It is better to be invited to herbs with love, than to a fatted calf with hatred.
18. A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
19. The way of the slothful is as a hedge of thorns; the way of the just is without offence.
20. A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.
21. Folly is joy to the fool: and the wise man maketh straight his steps.
22. Designs are brought to nothing where there is no counsel: but where there are many counsellors, they are established.
23. A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.
24. The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell.
25. The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: and will strengthen the borders of the widow.