14. The spirit of a man will endure his sickness, but a broken spirit, who may bear it?
15. An intelligent mind will acquire knowledge, and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
16. The gift of a person will open doors for him, and before the great, it gives him access.
17. The first in his dispute is deemed righteous, but his neighbor will come and examine him.
18. The lot will put an end to disputes, and between powerful contenders it will decide.
19. A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.
20. From the fruit of a man’s mouth, his stomach will be satisfied, as for the yield of his lips, it will satisfy.
21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love her will eat of her fruit.
22. He who finds a wife finds good, and he will obtain favor from Yahweh.
23. The poor may speak entreaties, but the rich will answer roughly.
24. A man of many friends will come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.