4Where there are no oxen, the crib is clean; But there is great increase by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness doth not lie; But a false witness poureth forth lies.
6The scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy to the man of understanding.
7Go from the presence of a foolish man; For thou hast not perceived in him the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is in giving heed to his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
9Fools make a mock at sin; But with the upright is favor.
10The heart knoweth its own bitterness. And a stranger cannot intermeddle with its joy.