9
He that covers a transgression seeks love, but he that repeats a matter separates
very friends.
10
Reproof is of more benefit to a wise man than a hundred stripes to a fool.
11
The rebellious
man seeks only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12
It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
13
Whosoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14
To release the
waters (to speak rashly) is the beginning of contention; therefore, leave off strife before it gets started.
15
He that justifies the wicked and he that condemns the just, even they both
are abomination to the LORD.
16
Of what good is the price to buy wisdom in the hand of the fool, seeing
he has no heart
to understand?
17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18
A man void of understanding strikes hands
and becomes surety in the presence of his friend.
19
Transgression loves him that loves strife,
and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.