8 Anyone who gets wisdom loves himself. Anyone who values understanding succeeds.
9 A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will die.
10 It isn't proper for a foolish person to live in great comfort. And it is much worse when a slave rules over princes!
11 A man's wisdom makes him patient. He will be honored if he forgives someone who sins against him.
12 A king's anger is like a lion's roar. But his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 If a child is foolish, he destroys his father. A nagging wife is like dripping that never stops.
14 You will receive houses and wealth from your parents. But a wise wife is given by the Lord.