Proverbs 16:17-24

¹⁷The highway of upright people turns away from evil; the one who protects his life guards his way.

¹⁸Pride comes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a downfall.

¹⁹It is better to be humble among poor people than to divide the spoil with proud people.

²⁰Whoever contemplates what they are taught will find what is good, and those who trust in Yahweh will be blessed.

²¹The one who is wise in heart is called discerning and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach.

²²Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the instruction of fools is their foolishness.

²³The heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

²⁴Pleasant words are a honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.