11 Evil people seek only rebellion;a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
12 Safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubsthan fools in their folly.
13 Evil will never depart from the houseof those who return evil for good.
14 The start of a quarrel is like letting out water,so drop the dispute before it breaks out.
15 Judging the righteous wicked and the wicked righteous—the Lord detests both of these.
16 Why should a fool have moneyto pay for wisdom? He has no mind.
17 Friends love all the time,and kinsfolk are born for times of trouble.