12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye —the Lord made them both.
13 Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.
14 “It’s worthless, it’s worthless! ” the buyer says,but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15 There is gold and a multitude of jewels,but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
16 Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger;get collateral if it is for foreigners.
17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
18 Finalize plans with counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.