8 The one who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
9 A generous person will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
10 Drive out a mocker, and conflict goes too;then quarreling and dishonor will cease.
11 The one who loves a pure heartand gracious lips — the king is his friend.
12 The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,but He overthrows the words of the treacherous.
13 The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside!I’ll be killed in the public square! ”
14 The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit;a man cursed by the Lord will fall into it.