“Prize her, and she will exalt you;
She will honor you if you embrace her.

By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.

Wisdom is too exalted for a fool,
He does not open his mouth in the gate.

The fear of man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.

If you have been foolish in exalting yourself
Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth.