19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the [a]spoil with the proud.

20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever (A)trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:19 plunder

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