14. Get to know the people round you as well as you can, and take advice only from those who are qualified to give it.
15. Engage in conversation with intelligent people, and let the Law of the Most High be the topic of your discussions.
16. Choose righteous people for your dinner companions. Your chief pride should be your fear of the Lord.
17. Skilled workers are admired for the things they make, and leaders' wisdom is proved by their words.
18. Someone who speaks rashly and recklessly is feared and hated by everyone in town.