8. Froward [is] the way of a man who is vile, And the pure--upright [is] his work.
9. Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
10. The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
11. When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
12. The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
13. Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
14. A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
15. To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
16. A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
17. Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
18. The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
19. Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
20. A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21. Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.