15. There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16. Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.
17. Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18. Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.
19. He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
20. Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
21. An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; But the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22. Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
23. Diverse weights are an abomination to Jehovah; And a false balance is not good.
24. A man’s goings are of Jehovah; How then can man understand his way?
25. It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.
26. A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the threshing -wheel over them.
27. The spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, Searching all his innermost parts.
28. Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.