23. A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24. The way of life leads above to the wise, that he may depart from sheol beneath.
25. The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the boundary of the widow.
26. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27. He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates bribes shall live.
28. The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29. The LORD is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30. The light of the eyes rejoices the heart: and a good report makes the bones healthy.
31. The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
32. He that refuses instruction despises his own soul: but he that hears reproof gets understanding.
33. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.