20. Take advantage of opportunities, but guard yourself against evil. Don't under-rate yourself.
21. Humility deserves honour and respect, but a low opinion of yourself leads to sin.
22. Do not let others have their way at your expense; do not bring on your own ruin by giving up your rights.
23. Never hesitate to speak out when the occasion calls for it. Don't hide your wisdom.
24. Your wisdom and education can be known only by what you say.
25. Do not, however, go against the truth, and remember that you do not know everything.
26. Don't be ashamed to confess your sins; there's no point in trying to stop a river from flowing.
27. Don't allow yourself to be dominated by someone who is stupid or show partiality to influential people.