6 Many seek the favor of the generous. Everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.
7 All a poor man’s relatives despise him— how much more his friends avoid him. He pursues them with words, but they are not there.
8 One who gets wisdom loves his own soul. One who treasures understanding prospers.
9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who breathes lies will perish.
10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool— how much less for a servant to rule over princes!
11 Prudence makes one slow to anger and his glory is to overlook an offense.
12 A king’s wrath is like a roaring lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.