14 A nation will fall if it has no guidance. Many advisers mean security.

15 Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice.

13 If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe.

14 The teachings of the wise are a fountain of life; they will help you escape when your life is in danger.

2 You may think everything you do is right, but the Lord judges your motives.

3 Gold and silver are tested by fire, and a person's heart is tested by the Lord.

20 If you listen to advice and are willing to learn, one day you will be wise.

17 People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.

9 Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. 10 If one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, it's just too bad, because there is no one to help him. 11 If it is cold, two can sleep together and stay warm, but how can you keep warm by yourself 12 Two people can resist an attack that would defeat one person alone. A rope made of three cords is hard to break.