6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of those that seek death.
7. The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them because they refuse to do judgment.
8. The way of the perverse man is crooked and strange, but as for the pure, his work is right.
9. It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10. The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.
11. When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise, and by instructing the wise, he receives wisdom.
12. The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked, how God overthrows the wicked for their evil.
13. Whosoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself but shall not be heard.
14. A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the bosom strong wrath.
15. It is joy to the just to do judgment, but it shall be destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16. The man that wanders out of the way of wisdom shall end up in the congregation of the dead.
17. He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
18. The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19. It is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
21. He that follows after righteousness and mercy shall find life, righteousness, and honour.
22. The wise man took the city of the mighty and cast down its strength in which it trusted.
23. Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.