12. The ear that hears and the eye that sees – the Lord has made them both.
13. Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished;open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food.
14. “It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer,but when he goes on his way, he boasts.
15. There is gold, and an abundance of rubies,but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
16. Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger,and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.
17. Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person,but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18. Plans are established by counsel,so make war with guidance.
19. The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets;therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
20. The one who curses his father and his mother,his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.
21. An inheritance gained easily in the beginningwill not be blessed in the end.