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.]
22. He who finds a [true] wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. [Prov. 19:14; 31:10.]
23. The poor man uses entreaties, but the rich answers roughly.
24. The man of many friends [a friend of all the world] will prove himself a bad friend, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.