14 “Bad, bad,” the buyer will say, but when one goes to him, then he will boast.
15 There is gold and many costly stones, but precious jewels are lips of knowledge.
16 Take his garment, for he has given security to a stranger, and on behalf of a foreigner—take it as pledge.
17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet for the man, but afterward, his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18 A plan will be established by advice, and with guidance make war.
19 He reveals a secret, he who walks about with gossip, and do not associate with a babbler’s lips.
20 He who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the midst of darkness.