9. Better to have little honor and a servant than to have glory and no bread.
10. A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, yet even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11. The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.
12. The wicked covets the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13. An evil one is ensnared by the sin of lips, but the righteous one escapes trouble.
14. By the fruit of his mouth a man will be satisfied with good. The work of a man’s hands will reward him.
15. A fool’s way is right in his own eyes, but the wise listen to advice.
16. A fool shows his irritation immediately, but a prudent person overlooks an insult.
17. A trustworthy witness tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.
18. Reckless speech is like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19. Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue for only a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those promoting shalom have joy.
21. No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.
22. Lying lips are detestable to Adonai, but those who act faithfully are His delight.
23. A clever person conceals his knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
24. The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy will become forced labor.
25. An anxious heart weighs one down, but a good word cheers him up.