8 There's nothing so deliciousas the taste of gossip!It melts in your mouth.
9 Being lazy is no differentfrom being a troublemaker.
10 The Lord is a mighty towerwhere his people can runfor safety—
11 the rich think their moneyis a wall of protection.
12 Pride leads to destruction;humility leads to honour.
13 It's stupid and embarrassingto give an answerbefore you listen.
14 Being cheerful helpswhen we are sick,but nothing helpswhen we give up.