9. One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
10. The Name of Adonai is a strong tower. The righteous one runs into it and is set safely up high.
11. A rich person’s wealth is a strong city or like a high wall—in his imagination.
12. Before ruin a person’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13. One who answers before listening— that is his folly and his shame.
14. One’s spirit sustains him through illness, but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15. A discerning heart gains knowledge, the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16. A man’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before great men.
17. The first to state his case seems just, until another comes and cross-examines him.
18. Casting lots ends quarrels and decides between mighty opponents.
19. An offended brother is more formidable than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.