16 A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.
17 The one who is just is first in his cause, his adversary comes and seeks him out.
18 The lot causes contentions to cease and decides between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20 A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth, and with the product of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those that love it shall eat its fruit.
22 Whosoever found a wife found a good thing and has attained the favour of the Lord.