3 A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold, but Adonai tests the heart.
4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker. Whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly and the glory of children is their parents.
7 Arrogant lips are not fitting for a fool, much less lying lips for a ruler.
8 A bribe is a charm in the eyes of its owner. Wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9 Whoever covers up an offense seeks love. Whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.