15. But there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no man [seriously] remembered that poor man.
16. But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heeded.
17. The words of wise men heard in quiet are better than the shouts of him who rules among fools.
18. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.