13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks what is right.
14. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.
15. In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16. How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul.
18. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20. He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whosoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.