12:23. A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
12:24. The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.
12:25. Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
12:26. He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
12:27. The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
12:28. In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.
Proverbs Chapter 13
13:1. A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.
13:2. Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
13:3. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.