3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold, and the Lord is the tester of hearts.
4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
5 The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker, and one who rejoices over calamitywill not go unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,and the pride of sons is their fathers.
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;how much worse are lies for a ruler.
8 A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but whoever gossips about it separates friends.