12 Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to deal with a fool in his folly.
13 Whoever rewards evil for good— evil will never leave his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water— so stop a quarrel before it breaks out.
15 Acquitting the wicked and condemning the righteous: both are an abomination to Adonai.
16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment shakes hands on a deal and puts up financial security for his neighbor.