15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; and hold him in pledge that is surety for an alien woman.
17Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
18Every purpose is established by counsel; and with good advice carry on war.
19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.
21An estate may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.
22Say not thou: 'I will requite evil'; wait for the LORD, and He will save thee.