17. The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.
18. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the meek and poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20. He who deals wisely and heeds [God's] word and counsel shall find good, and whoever leans on, trusts in, and is confident in the Lord–happy, blessed, and fortunate is he.
21. The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].
22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to those who have it, but to give instruction to fools is folly.
23. The mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips.
24. Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.