9 He who covers an offense promotes love;but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understandingthan a hundred lashes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoever rewards evil for good,evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.