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.
28. A contrary man spreads conflict,and a gossip separates close friends.
29. A violent man lures his neighbor, leading him in a way that is not good.
30. The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
31. Gray hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the way of righteousness.
32. Patience is better than power,and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.
33. The lot is cast into the lap,but its every decision is from the Lord.