15. There is gold, and abundance of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16. Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and hold him in pledge that is surety for strangers.
17. Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18. Every purpose is established by counsel: and by wise guidance make thou war,
19. He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
20. Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.