5
Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
6
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7
Excellent speech becometh not a vile [man]; how much less do lying lips a noble!
8
A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of the possessor: whithersoever it turneth it prospereth.
9
He that covereth transgression seeketh love; but he that bringeth a matter up again separateth very friends.
10
A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11
An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.
13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14
The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.