13
He who returns a word before he will hear, folly itself [belongs] to him as well as shame.
14
The spirit of a man will endure his sickness, but a broken spirit, who may bear it?
15
An intelligent {mind} will acquire knowledge, and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
16
The gift of a person will open doors for him, and before the great, it gives him access.
17
The first in his dispute is [deemed] righteous, [but] his neighbor will come and examine him.
18
The lot will put an end to disputes, and between powerful contenders it will decide.
19
A brother who is offended [is worse] than a city of strength, and quarrels [are] like the bars of a fortification.
20
From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach will be satisfied, as for the yield of his lips, it will satisfy.
21
Death and life [are] in the {power} of the tongue, and those who love her will eat of her fruit.
22
He who finds a wife finds good, and he will obtain favor from Yahweh.
23
The poor may speak entreaties, but the rich will answer roughly.