19 Some people instruct many,but they are useless to themselves.
20 Some skilled speakers are hated;they will be deprived of any luxuries.
21 The Lord hasn’t granted themany refinement,because they are deprivedof any wisdom.
22 Some people are wise to theirown benefit,and the fruits of their understandingare evident to all.
23 The wise will instruct their own people,and the fruits of their understandingare trustworthy.
24 Wise people will be highly praised,and everyone who sees themwill consider them to be favored.
25 A person’s life is a limited time,but Israel’s days cannot be numbered.