5. The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator;whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
6. Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly,and the glory of children is their parents.
7. Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool;how much less are lies for a ruler!
8. A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it;in whatever he does he succeeds.
9. The one who forgives an offense seeks love,but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
10. A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning personthan a hundred blows on a fool.
11. An evil person seeks only rebellion,and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12. It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs,than to encounter a fool in his folly.
13. As for the one who repays evil for good,evil will not leave his house.
14. Starting a quarrel is like letting out water;stop it before strife breaks out!
15. The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent – both of them are an abomination to the Lord.
16. Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?