16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold;to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
17 The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
18 Pride goes before destruction,and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflictedthan to share the spoils with the proud.
20 The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success,and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning,and kind speech increases persuasiveness.
22 Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it,but folly leads to the discipline of fools.