16 Don’t be too right,and don’t be too wise.Why destroy yourself?
17 Don’t be too wicked,and don’t be foolish.Why die before your time?
18 It is good to grab the one and not let go of the other;those who honor God will hold them both.
19 Wisdom makes a person strongerthan ten leaders in a city.
20 Surely there is not a good person on earthwho always does good and never sins.
21 Don’t listen to everything people say,or you might hear your servant insulting you.
22 You know that many timesyou have insulted others.