16 A gift will get you into see anyone.
17 You may think you have wonyour case in court,until your opponent speaks.
18 Drawing straws is one wayto settle a difficult case.
19 Making up with a friendyou have offendedis harder than breakingthrough a city wall.
20 Make your words good—you will be glad you did.
21 Words can bring death or life!Talk too much, and you will eateverything you say.
22 A man's greatest treasureis his wife—she is a gift from the Lord.