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 offence promotes love;but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10. A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understandingthan 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 quarrelling breaks out.
15. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16. Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,since he has no understanding?