²⁹ Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will ^(A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure people.

⁵ A ^(A)wise man is ^[a]strong,
And a person of knowledge ^[b]increases power.
⁶ For ^(B)by wise guidance you will ^[c]wage war,
And ^(C)in an abundance of counselors there is victory.

²⁷ Prepare your work outside,
And ^(A)make it ready for yourself in the field;
Afterward, then, build your house.

¹⁵ Through ^[a](A)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks bone.