18 It is good that you grasp this,
And also not remove your hand from the other;
For he who ^afears God will escape them all. ‡

19 ^aWisdom strengthens the wise
More than ten rulers of the city. ‡

22 For many times, also, your own heart has known
That even you have cursed others.

23 All this I have¹ proved by wisdom.
^aI said, “I will be wise”;
But it was far from me. ‡