9 It is better to dwell in a corner of a roof, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
10 The desire of the wrong is set upon evil; His neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wrong; He overthrows the wrong for their evil.
13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, Let him also cry and not be heard.
14 A gift in secret subdues displeasure, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
15 To do right-ruling is joy to the righteous, But ruin to the workers of wickedness.