27. Better the worker who has goods in plentythan the boaster who has no food.
28. My son, with humility have self-esteem;and give yourself the esteem you deserve.
29. Who will acquit those who condemn themselves?Who will honor those who disgrace themselves?
30. The poor are honored for their wisdom;the rich are honored for their wealth.
31. Honored in poverty, how much more so in wealth!Disgraced in wealth, in poverty how much the more!