13. The king takes delight in honest lips,and whoever speaks what is right he loves.
14. The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,but a wise person can pacify it.
15. A king’s smile means life,and his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!To get understanding is preferable to silver.
17. The path of the upright leads away from misfortune;those who attend to their way guard their lives.
18. Pride goes before disaster,and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. It is better to be humble with the poorthan to share plunder with the proud.
20. Whoever ponders a matter will be successful;happy the one who trusts in the Lord!
21. The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment,and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning.
22. Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it,but folly is the training of fools.
23. The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech,and increases the learning on their lips.