18Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.
20He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.
21The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
22Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.