9. Better to be unimportant and have a slavethan to act important and have nothing to eat.
10. A righteous person cares ⌊even⌋ about the life of his animals,but the compassion of wicked people is ⌊nothing but⌋ cruelty.
11. Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat,but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.
12. A wicked person delights in setting a trap for ⌊other⌋ evil people,but the roots of righteous people produce ⌊fruit⌋.
13. An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
14. One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability.Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.
15. A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,but a person who listens to advice is wise.
16. When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,but a sensible person hides the insult.
17. A truthful witness speaks honestly,but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18. Careless words stab like a sword,but the words of wise people bring healing.
19. The word of truth lasts forever,but lies last only a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,but joy belongs to those who advise peace.