16 Giving a gift can open doors;it gives access to important people!
17 The first to speak in court sounds right—until the cross-examination begins.
18 Flipping a coin can end arguments;it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
19 An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city.Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal;the right words bring satisfaction.
21 The tongue can bring death or life;those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
22 The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,and he receives favor from the lord.