15. In the light of a king's face [is] life, And his good-will [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
16. To get wisdom--how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
17. A highway of the upright [is], `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
18. Before destruction [is] pride, And before stumbling--a haughty spirit.'
19. Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
20. The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
21. To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
22. A fountain of life [is] understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
23. The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
24. Sayings of pleasantness [are] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.
25. There is a way right before a man, And its latter end--ways of death.
26. A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused [him] to bend over it.
27. A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips--as a burning fire.
28. A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.
29. A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.