10Only through presumptuous conduct doth man produce contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
11Wealth gotten by vain deeds will be diminished; but he that gathereth by close labor will increase it.
12Expectation long deferred maketh the heart sick; but a tree of life is a desire which is fulfilled.
13Whoso despiseth the word shall fall in debt to it; but he that feareth the commandment will be rewarded.
14The instruction of the wise is a source of life, teaching to avoid the snares of death.