11. Wealth gained from haste will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase it.
12. Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13. He who despises a word will bring destruction on himself, but he who respects a commandment will be rewarded.
14. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, in order to avoid the snares of death.
15. Good sense grants favor, but the way of the faithless is coarse.
16. Anyone who is clever will act with intelligence, but the fool will display folly.