¹⁹ Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
    whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

¹⁸ Pride^(A) goes before destruction,
    a haughty spirit^(B) before a fall.^(C)

¹² Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
    but humility comes before honor.^(A)

²² An angry person stirs up conflict,
    and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.^(A)

²³ Pride brings a person low,^(B)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.^(C)

⁹ If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

²⁷ Put your outdoor work in order
    and get your fields ready;
    after that, build your house.

¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
    so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.^(A)