When a scoffer is punished, a simple man is made wise, and when a wise man is instructed, he receives knowledge.

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.

Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.

By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.

When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.

A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.