9. He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
10. A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11. An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12. Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13. Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.
15. He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16. Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?
17. A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.