2. A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
3. The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
4. An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5. Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6. Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
7. Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
8. A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
9. He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10. A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11. An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12. Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13. Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14. The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.