16. How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.
17. The highway of the upright avoids evil. He who guards his way protects his life.
18. Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. Better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoil with the proud.
20. One prudent in a matter will find good Blessed is the one who trusts in Adonai.
21. The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness.
22. Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
23. A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24. Pleasant words are honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
26. A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger drives him on.
27. A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and on his lips is a scorching fire.
28. A perverse person sows strife, and a gossip separates close friends.
29. A violent person lures his neighbor, leading him down a path that is no good.
30. One who winks his eyes schemes deceit, one who purses his lips is bent on evil.
31. Gray hair is a crown of glory, found on the path of righteousness.
32. Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city.
33. The lot is cast into the lap, but their very decision is from Adonai.