8 Those who plot evilwill be called master schemers.
9 The scheming of fools is sin;people detest mockers.
10 If you show yourself weak on a day of distress,your strength is too small.
11 Rescue those being taken off to death;and from those staggering to the slaughter, don’t hold back.
12 If you say, "Look, we didn’t know about it,"the one who weighs hearts—doesn’t he understand?The one who protects your life—he knows.He makes people pay for their actions.
13 My child, eat honey, for it is good.The honeycomb is sweet in your mouth.
14 Know that wisdom is like that for your whole being.If you find it, there is a future.Your hope won’t be cut off.