9 Better to live on the edge of a roofthan with a contentious woman in a large house.
10 Wicked people desire evil;their neighbors receive no mercy from them.
11 When a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom;when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases.
12 The righteous one observes the house of the wicked,turning the wicked toward trouble.
13 Those who close their ears to the cries of the poorwill themselves call out but receive no answer.
14 A secret gift calms anger,and a hidden bribe removes furious wrath.
15 Acting justly is a joy to the righteous,but dreaded by those who do evil.