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.
21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning, but the end thereof shall not be blessed.