10. The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
12. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
13. He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.
14. The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16. A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.