8 A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9 He who covers a transgression seeks love,But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
10 Rebuke is more effective for a wise manThan a hundred blows on a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs,Rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoever rewards evil for good,Evil will not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water;Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.