7. Wise sayings are too deep for stupid people to understand. They have nothing to say when important matters are being discussed.
8. If you are always planning evil, you will earn a reputation as a troublemaker.
9. Any scheme a fool thinks up is sinful. People hate a person who has nothing but scorn for others.
10. If you are weak in a crisis, you are weak indeed.
11. Don't hesitate to rescue someone who is about to be executed unjustly.
12. You may say that it is none of your business, but God knows and judges your motives. He keeps watch on you; he knows. And he will reward you according to what you do.
13. Son, eat honey; it is good. And just as honey from the comb is sweet on your tongue,
14. you may be sure that wisdom is good for the soul. Get wisdom and you have a bright future.
15. Don't be like the wicked who scheme to rob honest people or to take away their homes.
16. No matter how often honest people fall, they always get up again; but disaster destroys the wicked.
17. Don't be glad when your enemies meet disaster, and don't rejoice when they stumble.
18. The Lord will know if you are gloating, and he will not like it; and then he might not punish them.
19. Don't let evil people worry you; don't be envious of them.