5. A wise man is strong;yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
6. For by wise counsel you will wage your war,and in multitude of counselors there is safety.
7. Wisdom is too high for a fool;he does not open his mouth in the gate.
8. He who devises to do evilwill be called a schemer of plots.
9. The thought of foolishness is sin,and the scorner is an abomination to men.
10. If you faint in the day of adversity,your strength is small.
11. If you refrain to deliver those who are drawn unto death,and those who are ready to be slain;
12. if you say, “Surely we did not know this,”does not He who ponders the heart consider it?And He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?And will He not render to every man according to his works?