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].