19. Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud.
20. The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
21. Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,and pleasant speech increases learning.
22. Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor,but the discipline of fools is folly.
23. A wise heart instructs its mouthand increases learning with its speech.
24. Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste 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 himbecause his hunger urges him on.
27. A worthless man digs up evil,and his speech is like a scorching fire.