¹⁶ How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold,
    and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.
¹⁷ The highway of decent people turns away from evil.
    Whoever watches his way preserves his own life.

¹⁸ Pride precedes a disaster,
    and an arrogant attitude precedes a fall.
¹⁹ Better to be humble with lowly people
    than to share stolen goods with arrogant people.

²⁰ Whoever gives attention to the Lord’s word prospers,
    and blessed is the person who trusts Yahweh.
²¹ The person who is truly wise is called understanding,
    and speaking sweetly helps others learn.
²² Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it,
    but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.
²³ A wise person’s heart controls his speech,
    and what he says helps others learn.
²⁴ Pleasant words are like honey from a honeycomb—
    sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body.