7 I've seen slaves on horseback. I've also seen princes who were forced to walk as if they were slaves.
8 Anyone who digs a pit might fall into it. Anyone who breaks through a wall might be bitten by a snake.
9 Anyone who removes stones from rock pits might get hurt. Anyone who cuts logs might get wounded.
10 Suppose the blade of an ax is dull. And its edge hasn't been sharpened. Then more effort is needed to use it. But skill will bring success.
11 Suppose a snake bites before it is charmed. Then there isn't any benefit in being a snake charmer.
12 A man who is wise says gracious things. But a foolish person is destroyed by what his own lips speak.
13 At first what he says is foolish. In the end his words are very evil.