17. and fills our homes and barnswith all that our hearts can desire.
18. To fear the Lord is the flower of Wisdomthat blossoms with peace and good health.
19. She sends knowledge and understanding like the rain,and increases the honour of those who receive her.
20. To fear the Lord is the root of Wisdom;her branches are long life.
22. There is no excuse for unjustified anger; it can bring about your downfall.
23. Wait and be patient, and later you will be glad you did.
24. Keep quiet until the right time to speak, and you will gain a reputation for good sense.
25. Wisdom has a treasury of wise sayings, but sinners have nothing but contempt for godliness.
26. If you want to be wise, keep the Lord's commands, and he will give you Wisdom in abundance.
27. Fearing the Lord is Wisdom and an education in itself. He is pleased by loyalty and humility.
28. Be faithful in the practice of your religion; when you worship the Lord, do it with all your heart.
29. Be careful about what you say, and don't be a hypocrite.
30. Don't be arrogant; you may suffer a fall and be disgraced. The Lord will reveal your secrets and humble you in front of everyone in the synagogue, because you did not come there with reverence for the Lord, but with a heart full of hypocrisy.