15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life,and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;he who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 Pride goes before destruction,and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowlythan to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He who handles a matter wisely will find good,and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.