²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

⁷ A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;