5. A sensible person gathers the crops when they are ready; it is a disgrace to sleep through the time of harvest.
6. Good people will receive blessings. The words of the wicked hide a violent nature.
7. Good people will be remembered as a blessing, but the wicked will soon be forgotten.
8. Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin.
9. Honest people are safe and secure, but the dishonest will be caught.
10. Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble, but one who openly criticizes works for peace.
11. A good person's words are a fountain of life, but a wicked person's words hide a violent nature.
12. Hate stirs up trouble, but love overlooks all offences.
13. Intelligent people talk sense, but stupid people need to be punished.
14. The wise get all the knowledge they can, but when fools speak, trouble is not far off.