28. Those who work the soilwill pile up their harvest,and those who please the powerfulwill secure reconciliation for injuries.
29. Friendly relationships and giftswill blind the eyes of the wise;like a muzzle on a mouth,they turn away reproof.
30. Hidden wisdom and unseen treasure—of what benefit is either?
31. Better are those who hidetheir foolishnessthan those who hide their wisdom.