19 A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.
20 From the fruit of a man’s mouth, his stomach will be satisfied, as for the yield of his lips, it will satisfy.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love her will eat of her fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds good, and he will obtain favor from Yahweh.
23 The poor may speak entreaties, but the rich will answer roughly.
24 A man of many friends will come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.