7
There are
those that make themselves rich, yet
have nothing:
there are those that make themselves poor, yet
have great riches.
8
The redemption of a man’s life
is his riches: but the poor does not hear rebuke.
9
The light of the righteous shall rejoice: but the fire of the wicked shall be put out.
10
Pride shall certainly give birth to contention: but with the well advised
is wisdom.
11
The riches of vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labour shall increase.
12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but
when the desire
is fulfilled,
it is a tree of life.
13
Whosoever despises the word shall perish by it: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.
14
The law of the wise
is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15
Good understanding brings forth grace: but the way of transgressors
is hard.
16
Every sane
man works according to wisdom: but the fool shall manifest
his folly.
17
A bad messenger shall fall into evil: but a faithful ambassador
is medicine.