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.
10 A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred lashes on a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.