15
Let your conversation be with men of understanding, and let all your discussion be about the law of the Most High.
16
Let righteous men be your dinner companions, and let your glorying be in the fear of the Lord.
17
A work will be praised for the skill of the craftsmen; so a people's leader is proved wise by his words.
18
A babbler is feared in his city, and the man who is reckless in speech will be hated.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.