15. In the light of a king’s face there is life,and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17. The highway of the upright turns aside from evil;whoever guards his way preserves his life.
18. Pride goes before destruction,and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poorthan to divide the spoil with the proud.
20. Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good,and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
21. The wise of heart is called discerning,and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
22. Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,but the instruction of fools is folly.
23. The heart of the wise makes his speech judiciousand adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24. Gracious words are like a honeycomb,sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
25. There is a way that seems right to a man,but its end is the way to death.
26. A worker’s appetite works for him;his mouth urges him on.
27. A worthless man plots evil,and his speech is like a scorching fire.