19 Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble[a](A)
than to divide plunder with the proud.(B)

20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(C)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(D)

21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech[b] increases learning.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 16:19 Alt Hb tradition reads afflicted
  2. 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips

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