8. For their good sense people are praised,but the perverse of heart are despised.
9. Better to be slighted and have a servantthan put on airs and lack bread.
10. The just take care of their livestock,but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11. Those who till their own land have food in plenty,but those who engage in idle pursuits lack sense.
12. A wicked person desires the catch of evil people,but the root of the righteous will bear fruit.
13. By the sin of their lips the wicked are ensnared,but the just escape from a tight spot.
14. From the fruit of their mouths people have their fill of good,and the works of their hands come back upon them.
15. The way of fools is right in their own eyes,but those who listen to advice are the wise.
16. Fools immediately show their anger,but the shrewd conceal contempt.
17. Whoever speaks honestly testifies truly,but the deceitful make lying witnesses.
18. The babble of some people is like sword thrusts,but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19. Truthful lips endure forever,the lying tongue, for only a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,but those who counsel peace have joy.
21. No harm befalls the just,but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune.
22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,but those who are truthful, his delight.