4Where no oxen are, the cribs are clean; but where there is abundant produce, the strength of the ox is apparent.
5A faithful witness does not lie; but an unjust witness kindles falsehoods.
6You shall seek wisdom with bad men, and shall not find it; but discretion is easily available with the prudent.
7All things are adverse to a foolish man; but wise lips are the weapons of discretion.
8The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways; but the folly of fools leads astray.