15 Converse with intelligent people,and talk constantly about the Lawof the Most High.
16 Let righteous peoplebe your dinner companions,and let your pridebe in the fear of the Lord.
17 A handicraft is praisedbecause of the craftsperson’s skill,and the one who leads a peopleis wise in speech.
18 Talkative people are feared in their city,and people who are reckless in speechwill be hated.