19 Better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoil with the proud.
20 One prudent in a matter will find good Blessed is the one who trusts in Adonai.
21 The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness.
22 Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
23 A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.