¹⁰ The master may get better work from an untrained apprentice than from a skilled rebel!

^24-26 A man with hate in his heart may sound pleasant enough, but don’t believe him; for he is cursing you in his heart. Though he pretends to be so kind, his hatred will finally come to light for all to see.

²⁷ The man who sets a trap for others will get caught in it himself. Roll a boulder down on someone, and it will roll back and crush you.

²⁸ Flattery is a form of hatred and wounds cruelly.

⁶ Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy!

^5-6 Flattery is a trap; evil men are caught in it, but good men stay away and sing for joy.