22Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
23A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
24Acting wisely is the way of life, guiding a man away from the underworld.
25The house of the man of pride will be uprooted by the Lord, but he will make safe the heritage of the widow.
26Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.