9 The light of the righteous will rejoice, but the lamp of the wicked will die out.
10 Only by insolence is strife set up, and wisdom is with those who take advice.
11 Wealth gained from haste will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase it.
12 Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 He who despises a word will bring destruction on himself, but he who respects a commandment will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, in order to avoid the snares of death.
15 Good sense grants favor, but the way of the faithless is coarse.