4 An evil doer gives heed to false lips, and a liar gives ear to the tongue which curses.
5 Whosoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker, and he that is glad regarding the calamity of someone else shall not go unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the honour of the children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech is not suitable for a fool: much less lying lips for a prince!
8 A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.
9 He that covers a transgression seeks love, but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.
10 Reproof is of more benefit to a wise man than a hundred stripes to a fool.