11. The wicked pursue only rebellion,and a merciless messenger is sent against them.
12. Face a bear robbed of her cubs,but never fools in their folly!
13. If you return evil for good,evil will not depart from your house.
14. The start of strife is like the opening of a dam;check a quarrel before it bursts forth!
15. Whoever acquits the wicked, whoever condemns the just—both are an abomination to the Lord.
16. Of what use is money in the hands of foolswhen they have no heart to acquire wisdom?
17. A friend is a friend at all times,and a brother is born for the time of adversity.
18. Those without sense give their hands in pledge,becoming surety for their neighbors.
19. Those who love an offense love a fight;those who build their gate high court disaster.