13. Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
16. Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
17. A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.