Human Wisdom Overturned by Adversity

7 Surely oppression can turn a wise person into a fool;

likewise, a bribe corrupts the heart.

8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning;

likewise, patience is better than pride.

9 Do not let yourself be quickly provoked,

for anger resides in the lap of fools.

10 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these days?”

for it is not wise to ask that.