²⁶ Every man will kiss his lips
    that gives a right answer.

⁸ Do not go forth hastily to strive;
    lest you do not know what to do in the end,
    when your neighbor has put you to shame.

⁹ Debate your cause with your neighbor himself,
    and do not disclose a secret to another;
¹⁰ lest he who hears it put you to shame,
    and your reputation be ruined.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken
    is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
¹² As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,
    so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
    so is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
    for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
¹⁴ Whoever boasts himself of a false gift
    is like clouds and wind without rain.

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,
    and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁷ He who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him
    is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ As a madman who casts
    firebrands, arrows, and death,
¹⁹ so is the man who deceives his neighbor,
    and says, “I was only joking.”

²³ He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
    than he who flatters with the tongue.

²⁰ Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.