12. Haughtiness comes before disaster, but humility before honor.
13. He who answers a matter before he hears the facts–it is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51.]
14. The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear?
15. The mind of the prudent is ever getting knowledge, and the ear of the wise is ever seeking (inquiring for and craving) knowledge.
16. A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. [Gen. 32:20; I Sam. 25:27; Prov. 17:8; 21:14.]
17. He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.
18. To cast lots puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.
19. A brother offended is harder to be won over than a strong city, and [their] contentions separate them like the bars of a castle.
20. A man's [moral] self shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; and with the consequence of his words he must be satisfied [whether good or evil].
21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. [Matt. 12:37.]