11 An evil person will seek only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 May a man meet a she-bear robbed of offspring and not a fool in his folly.
13 For he who returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
14 Like the release of water is the beginning of strife; before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.
15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, the two of them are both abominations of Yahweh.
16 Why is this? A price in the hand of a fool, in order to buy wisdom where there is no sense.
17 The friend loves at all times, but a brother is born for adversity.