14. A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,but the wise will appease it.
15. When a king’s face brightens, it means life;his favour is like a rain cloud in spring.
16. How much better to get wisdom than gold,to get insight rather than silver!
17. The highway of the upright avoids evil;those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
18. Pride goes before destruction,a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressedthan to share plunder with the proud.
20. Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.