9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10. By pride cometh only contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall have increase.
12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13. Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of the treacherous is rugged.
16. Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly.
17. A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20. Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise: but the companion of fools shall smart for it.