9. Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend,but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.
10. A wise person will learn more from a warningthan a fool will learn from a hundred lashings.
11. Disobedient people look only for trouble,so a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
12. It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubsthan to meet a fool doing foolish things.
13. Whoever gives evil in return for goodwill always have trouble at home.
14. Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam,so stop it before a fight breaks out.