8. One who gets wisdom loves his own soul. One who treasures understanding prospers.
9. A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who breathes lies will perish.
10. Luxury is not fitting for a fool— how much less for a servant to rule over princes!
11. Prudence makes one slow to anger and his glory is to overlook an offense.
12. A king’s wrath is like a roaring lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13. A foolish son is trouble for his father, and a quarrelsome wife is constant dripping.
14. House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Adonai.
15. Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will starve.