^{16 Ref} A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.

^{17 Ref} The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.

^{18 Ref} The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.

^{19 Ref} A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.

^{20 Ref} With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.

^{21 Ref} Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

^{22 Ref} Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.

^{23 Ref} The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.

^{24 Ref} There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.