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.
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24. Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.