Even if you beat a fool until he's half dead, you still can't beat his foolishness out of him. Hate stirs up trouble, but love overlooks all offences. If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are. People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarrelling and trouble. They lie awake unless they have hurt someone.
Confidence placed in riches comes to nothing.
The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion. The righteous hate the wicked, and the wicked hate the righteous. Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet. Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.