9. He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, Even his prayer is an abomination.
10. He who causes the straight to go astray in an evil way, Falls into his own pit; But the perfect inherit the good.
11. A rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12. When the righteous exult, there is great comeliness; But when the wrong arise, a man is searched for.
13. He who hides his transgressions does not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them finds compassion.
14. Blessed is the man who always fears Elohim, But he who hardens his heart falls into evil.
15. A roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wrongdoing ruler over poor people.
16. A leader who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But the hater of greed prolongs his days.
17. A man oppressed by blood-guilt flees into a pit; Let no one help him.
18. He who walks blamelessly is saved, But the perverted of ways falls at once.
19. He who tills his land is satisfied with bread, But he who pursues vanities is filled with poverty.
20. A man of truth has many blessings, But one in a hurry to be rich does not go unpunished.