11 The good or badthat children doshows what they are like.
12 Hearing and seeingare gifts from the Lord.
13 If you sleep all the time,you will starve;if you get up and work,you will have enough food.
14 Everyone likes to boastabout getting a bargain.
15 Sensible words are betterthan gold or jewels.
16 You deserve to lose your coatif you loan it to someoneto guarantee paymentfor the debt of a stranger.
17 The food you get by cheatingmay taste delicious,but it turns to gravel.