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 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 quarreling breaks out.
15. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.