11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life,to turn from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding wins favor;but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge,but a fool exposes folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.