19 It’s better to live humbly among the poorthan to live it up among the rich and famous.
20 It pays to take life seriously;things work out when you trust in God.
21 A wise person gets known for insight;gracious words add to one’s reputation.
22 True intelligence is a spring of fresh water,while fools sweat it out the hard way.
23 They make a lot of sense, these wise folks;whenever they speak, their reputation increases.
24 Gracious speech is like clover honey—good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.
25 There’s a way that looks harmless enough;look again—it leads straight to hell.