¹² In the presence of destruction, the heart^[a] of a man will be haughty,
    but in the presence of honor, humble.

¹⁴ The spirit of a man will endure his sickness,
    but a broken spirit, who may bear it?

³ As for the folly of humankind, its way leads to ruin,
    and against Yahweh his heart^[a] will rage.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction
    so that you will gain wisdom for your future.^[a]

⁵ Deep waters are like purpose in the heart^[a] of a man,
    and a man of understanding will draw it^[b] out.

²⁷ The lamp of Yahweh is the spirit^[a] of humankind,
    he who searches every innermost part.^[b]

¹¹ He who loves purity of heart
    and hasgracious speech,^[a] his friend is the king.

¹² Apply your heart^[a] to instruction,
    and your ear to sayings of knowledge.

¹¹ Rescue those who are led away to the death
    and those who stagger to the slaughter. If you hold back,
¹² if you say, “Look, we do not know this,”
    does not he who weighs hearts perceive it?
    And he who keeps your soul,^[a]
    he knows and will repay humankind according to his deeds.