23. Whoever speaks mere rhetoric is hateful; he will be deceived in every matter.
24. Grace is not given to him from the Lord. For he has been deprived of all wisdom.
25. There is a wise man who is wise within his own soul, and the fruit of his understanding is praiseworthy.
26. A wise man instructs his own people, and the fruit of his understanding is faithful.
27. A wise man will be filled with blessings, and those who see will praise him.
28. The life of a man is in the number of his days. But the days of Israel are innumerable.
29. A wise man will inherit honor among the people, and his name will live in eternity.
30. Son, test your own mind in your life, and if it is lacking, you should not give it authority.
31. For not all things are fitting for all persons, and not every kind of thing is agreeable to every soul.
32. Do not choose to be eager during any feast, and you should not act with excess toward any food.
33. For in excessive eating there will be infirmity, and gluttony will continue even unto illness.
34. By excessive drinking, many have passed away. But he who abstains will add to his life.