2. A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully,and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
3. The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold,but the one who purifies hearts ⌊by fire⌋ is the Lord.
4. An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue.
5. Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker.Whoever is happy ⌊to see someone’s⌋ distress will not escape punishment.
6. Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents,and parents are the glory of their children.
7. Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool.How much less does lying fit a noble person!
8. A bribe seems ⌊like⌋ a jewel to the one who gives it.Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9. Whoever forgives an offense seeks love,but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.