19 You are better offto be humble and poorthan to get richfrom what you take by force.
20 If you know what you're doing,you will prosper.God blesses everyonewho trusts him.
21 Good judgment provesthat you are wise,and if you speak kindly,you can teach others.
22 Good sense is a fountainthat gives life,but fools are punishedby their foolishness.
23 You can persuade othersif you are wiseand speak sensibly.
24 Kind words are like honey—they cheer you upand make you feel strong.
25 Sometimes what seems rightis really a road to death.