11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his own esteem.
12. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
13. He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14. The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15. The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16. A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
17. He that speaks first in his own cause seems just; until his neighbor comes and examines him.
18. The lot causes contentions to cease, and decides between the mighty.
19. A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20. A man's stomach shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22. Whosoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.
23. The poor uses entreaties; but the rich answers roughly.