14. The teaching of the wise man is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
16. Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open his folly.
17. A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.