14 It is bad, it is bad, the buyer says; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.
15 There is gold and a multitude of precious stones, but the lips of wisdom are a precious vessel.
16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him that is surety for a strange woman.
17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man, but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18 Every thought must be ordered by counsel, and with intelligence war is made.
19 He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.
20 Whosoever curses his father or his mother, his fire shall be put out in obscure darkness.