14 As best you can, answer your neighbor,and associate with the wise.
15 With the learned exchange ideas;and let all your conversation be about the law of the Most High.
16 Take the righteous for your table companions;and let your glory be in the fear of God.
17 Work by skilled hands will earn praise;but the people’s leader is proved wise by his words.
18 Loud mouths are feared in their city,and whoever is reckless in speech is hated.