6 It is better to be corrected by a wise man, than to be deceived by the false praise of the foolish.
7 For, like the crackling of thorns burning under a pot, so is the laughter of the foolish. But this, too, is emptiness.
8 A false accusation troubles the wise man and saps the strength of his heart.
9 The end of a speech is better than the beginning. Patience is better than arrogance.
10 Do not be quickly moved to anger. For anger resides in the sinews of the foolish.
11 You should not say: "What do you think is the reason that the former times were better than they are now?" For this type of question is foolish.
12 Wisdom with riches is more useful and more advantageous, for those who see the sun.