9. He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.
10. Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11. He that loves pureness of heart and has grace on his lips, the king shall be his friend.
12. The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthrows the words of the transgressor.
13. The slothful man says, There is a lion outside, I shall be slain in the streets.
14. The mouth of immoral women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
15. Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16. He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to poverty.
17. Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart unto my knowledge.
18. For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall all be fitted on your lips.
19. That your trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to you this day, even to you.
20. Have not I written to you excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
21. That I might make you know the certainty of the words of truth; that you might answer the words of truth to them that send unto you?