8 A bribe seems a charm to its user;at every turn it brings success.
9 Whoever overlooks an offense fosters friendship,but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
10 A single reprimand does more for a discerning personthan a hundred lashes for a fool.
11 The wicked pursue only rebellion,and a merciless messenger is sent against them.
12 Face a bear robbed of her cubs,but never fools in their folly!
13 If you return evil for good,evil will not depart from your house.
14 The start of strife is like the opening of a dam;check a quarrel before it bursts forth!