8. He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9. He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
10. Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
11. He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king’s friend.
12. Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
13. The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!”
14. The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it.