9. The false witness will not go unpunished,and whoever utters lies will perish.
10. Luxury is not befitting a fool;much less should a slave rule over princes.
11. It is good sense to be slow to anger,and an honor to overlook an offense.
12. The king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion,but his favor, like dew on the grass.
13. The foolish son is ruin to his father,and a quarrelsome wife is water constantly dripping.
14. Home and possessions are an inheritance from parents,but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
15. Laziness brings on deep sleep,and the sluggard goes hungry.
16. Those who keep commands keep their lives,but those who despise these ways will die.